Fragrance comparison

Closer vs Al Wasel

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Closer

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

3.388 votes

Rank #21,964 TobaccoTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Al Wasel

Suhad Perfumes

3.9321 votes

Rank #16,730 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Wasel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Closer
Choose it for a tobacco and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Al Wasel
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Closer1/4

Al Wasel3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CloserMaison des Animaux Fragrances

Al WaselSuhad Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

3.93/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAl Wasel

SillageAl Wasel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value31

Category winnerCloserBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

leather69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

leather91%

woody83%

tobacco74%

metallic65%

powdery56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both tobacco and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tropical FruitVanilla

Heart

TobaccoLeatherMusk

Base

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Top

SaffronCuminLeatherGinger

Heart

JasmineCedarPatchouli

Base

SandalwoodTobaccoVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Tobacco, Leather and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#16,730

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Suhad Al-Qenaei

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAl WaselHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison des Animaux Fragrances released Closer in 2025 as a bold tobacco gourmand. The scent opens with a contrast of sticky tropical fruit and warm vanilla, then transitions to heavy leather and musk. It offers a distinct option for those who want a sweet yet smoky signature scent for cooler autumn nights.

Reviews →

Al Wasel by Suhad Perfumes is a leather-forward fragrance that balances rugged intensity with smooth, oriental sweetness. It opens with a punch of saffron and ginger, settling into a heart of jasmine and patchouli. With a base of tobacco and sandalwood, it provides a warm, lingering experience suitable for cooler even…

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, Closer or Al Wasel?

Al Wasel takes 3 of 4 categories. Closer is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Al Wasel is rated 3.93/5 from 21 votes. Choose Closer for a tobacco and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Al Wasel for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Closer or Al Wasel?

Al Wasel lasts longest (Al Wasel 88/100, Closer 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Closer or Al Wasel?

Al Wasel projects furthest (Al Wasel 86/100, Closer 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Closer and Al Wasel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco and leather accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Tobacco, Leather and Musk.

Is Closer or Al Wasel better for summer or winter?

Closer suits day or night wear; Al Wasel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Closer and Al Wasel?

Closer has top notes of Tropical Fruit and Vanilla, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather and Musk. Al Wasel has top notes of Saffron, Cumin, Leather and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla and Musk.