Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan vs Dark Magic

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan

Ajmal

4.4015 votes

Rank #19,378 OudWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Magic

Swiss Arabian

4.1513 votes

Rank #34,433 OudTobacco

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Dark Magic
Choose it for a oud and tobacco character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan4/4

Dark Magic0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oudh RaysanAjmal

Dark MagicSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 13%Want 63%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 1%Want 72%

Category winnerDahn Al Oudh RaysanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

54%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oudh Raysan

SillageDahn Al Oudh Raysan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody65%

fresh spicy30%

oud100%

tobacco92%

woody84%

cannabis77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

cannabisGreen Notes

Heart

TobaccoWoodsy NotesResins

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Olibanum

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#34,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDahn Al Oudh RaysanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan by Ajmal is an oud-first, woody fragrance with a fresh-spicy lift. It reads traditional in structure, with agarwood (oud) staying central rather than turning into a sweet, dessert-style dry-down. If you like a clear, direct oud and woods profile, this is a sensible sample. If you prefer airy musks,…

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Dark Magic by Swiss Arabian is a deep, unisex aromatic fougere built on an intense oud and tobacco foundation. It opens with a sharp, green cannabis note that quickly grounds itself in resinous woods. Best suited for autumn evenings or winter days, this scent offers a bold, smoky presence that feels both intimate and …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dahn Al Oudh Raysan or Dark Magic?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan takes 4 of 4 categories. Dahn Al Oudh Raysan is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Dark Magic is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oudh Raysan for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Dark Magic for a oud and tobacco character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oudh Raysan or Dark Magic?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan lasts longest (Dahn Al Oudh Raysan 80/100, Dark Magic 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oudh Raysan or Dark Magic?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan projects furthest (Dahn Al Oudh Raysan 84/100, Dark Magic 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oudh Raysan and Dark Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Dahn Al Oudh Raysan or Dark Magic better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan suits day or night wear; Dark Magic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oudh Raysan and Dark Magic?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan features Woodsy Notes and Agarwood (Oud). Dark Magic has top notes of cannabis and Green Notes, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Resins, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum.