Fragrance comparison

Bin Shaikh vs Improved Silence

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 290 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bin Shaikh

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.35281 votes

Rank #234 OudAmber

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9%scent match

Clearly different

Improved Silence

Roads

3.679 votes

Rank #54,319 AlmondViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bin Shaikh takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bin Shaikh
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Improved Silence
Choose it for a almond and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bin Shaikh4/4

Improved Silence0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bin Shaikh
Sillage & projection: Bin Shaikh
Value for money: Bin Shaikh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bin Shaikh

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bin ShaikhAhmed Al Maghribi

Improved SilenceRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

192 votes

22%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBin Shaikh

SillageBin Shaikh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBin ShaikhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

oud100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

almond100%

violet92%

powdery84%

woody77%

nutty69%

floral61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SaffronRoseoak mossLavenderCitruses

Heart

SugarBakhoorJasmineOrchidViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmbroxanPatchouliWhite Musk

Top

LavenderCitruses

Heart

VioletAlmondRose

Base

Woody NotesVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Lavender, Citruses and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women3

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#54,319

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBin ShaikhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bin Shaikh opens dense and dramatic, with saffron, rose and a dark oud smoke that can feel plush, spicy and slightly sweet from the start. As it settles, the bakhoor, sugar and amber come forward, giving it a richer, smoother trail. It reads like a bold Middle Eastern rose oud with real presence. Best for cooler weath…

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Improved Silence by Roads opens with a sharp, refreshing citrus zest paired with aromatic lavender. It quickly transitions into a gourmand heart where smooth almond milk meets violet and soft rose petals. This unisex fragrance rests on a base of warm, creamy vanilla and earthy woods, providing a calm, meditative aura …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bin Shaikh or Improved Silence?

Bin Shaikh takes 4 of 4 categories. Bin Shaikh is rated 4.35/5 from 281 votes; Improved Silence is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bin Shaikh for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Improved Silence for a almond and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bin Shaikh or Improved Silence?

Bin Shaikh lasts longest (Bin Shaikh 88/100, Improved Silence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bin Shaikh or Improved Silence?

Bin Shaikh projects furthest (Bin Shaikh 80/100, Improved Silence 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bin Shaikh and Improved Silence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Lavender, Citruses and Violet.

Is Bin Shaikh or Improved Silence better for summer or winter?

Improved Silence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bin Shaikh and Improved Silence?

Bin Shaikh has top notes of Saffron, Rose, oak moss and Lavender, heart notes of Sugar, Bakhoor, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Improved Silence has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Almond and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla.