Fragrance comparison

Dark Papyrus vs Mukhallath Asala

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Dark Papyrus

Alexander McQueen

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,187 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Mukhallath Asala

Al Haramain Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #39,036 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Dark Papyrus
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mukhallath Asala
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Dark Papyrus2/4

Mukhallath Asala2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mukhallath Asala
Sillage & projection: Dark Papyrus
Value for money: Mukhallath Asala
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Papyrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark PapyrusAlexander McQueen

Mukhallath AsalaAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 63%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMukhallath Asala

SillageDark Papyrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMukhallath AsalaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral88%

green77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

soft spicy42%

floral100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesPapyrusCassisWoody NotesSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Floral NotesWoody NotesSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex73

Women27

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,187

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDark PapyrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Papyrus is a dark green woody floral built around earthy papyrus and a tart, bud-like cassis note. It opens sharp and juicy, then turns more aromatic and softly spicy as the woods come forward, with a faint leathery shadow in the base. Marketed for women, but many wear it comfortably as a unisex, moodier signatur…

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Mukhallath Asala wears like a clean, fresh scent with a light fruity touch and a soft, soapy feel (one wearer compared it to Dove soap). It leans floral with a gentle woody warmth underneath. Expect long wear on skin, but very low projection. This is a close-to-the-skin fragrance for people who want freshness without…

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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, Dark Papyrus or Mukhallath Asala?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dark Papyrus is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes; Mukhallath Asala is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dark Papyrus for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mukhallath Asala for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dark Papyrus or Mukhallath Asala?

Mukhallath Asala lasts longest (Mukhallath Asala 80/100, Dark Papyrus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Papyrus or Mukhallath Asala?

Dark Papyrus projects furthest (Dark Papyrus 65/100, Mukhallath Asala 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Papyrus and Mukhallath Asala smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes.

Is Dark Papyrus or Mukhallath Asala better for summer or winter?

Dark Papyrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Papyrus and Mukhallath Asala?

Dark Papyrus features Floral Notes, Papyrus, Cassis, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes. Mukhallath Asala features Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes.