Fragrance comparison

Black Touch vs Attar Al Huruf

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Black Touch

Parah

4.1712 votes

Rank #21,131 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Attar Al Huruf

Adyan by Anfar

4.205 votes

Rank #47,759 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Touch
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Attar Al Huruf
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Touch2/4

Attar Al Huruf2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Attar Al Huruf
Sillage & projection: Attar Al Huruf
Value for money: Black Touch
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Touch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black TouchParah

Attar Al HurufAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 62%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAttar Al Huruf

SillageAttar Al Huruf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value92

Category winnerBlack TouchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

patchouli77%

amber65%

oud53%

earthy42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

marine69%

honey61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-3 hrs

SpicesAmber

Base5-8 hrs

Guaiac WoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruitHoney

Heart

Bay LeafGeraniumSpices

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesSpices, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Black Touch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 36%Casual 29%Work 19%Party 16%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#47,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack TouchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parah Black Touch delivers a dark, smoky woody profile with zero pretension. The opening hits with a brisk flash of tart citruses, but the real soul shows up five minutes later. A prickly wave of dry spices and warm amber takes over the midsection. As it dries down, earthy patchouli, guaiac wood, and a dry hint of aga…

Reviews →

Attar Al Huruf by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Attar Al Huruf was launched in 2021. Top notes are Sea Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Honey; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Geranium and Spices; base notes are Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Touch or Attar Al Huruf?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Touch is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Attar Al Huruf is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Touch for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Attar Al Huruf for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Touch or Attar Al Huruf?

Attar Al Huruf lasts longest (Attar Al Huruf 67/100, Black Touch 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Touch or Attar Al Huruf?

Attar Al Huruf projects furthest (Attar Al Huruf 50/100, Black Touch 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Touch and Attar Al Huruf smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Spices, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Black Touch or Attar Al Huruf better for summer or winter?

Black Touch suits evening wear; Attar Al Huruf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Touch and Attar Al Huruf?

Black Touch has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spices and Amber, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Attar Al Huruf has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Honey, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Geranium and Spices, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).