Fragrance comparison

Derviche II vs Sheikh Al Shyookh

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

3 wins

Derviche II

Rogue Perfumery

3.62195 votes

Rank #6,997 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Sheikh Al Shyookh

Kelsey Berwin

3.2520 votes

Rank #46,362 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derviche II takes 3 of 5 categories.

Derviche II
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sheikh Al Shyookh
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Derviche II3/5

Sheikh Al Shyookh2/5

Ratings & consensus: Derviche II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derviche II
Sillage & projection: Sheikh Al Shyookh
Value for money: Sheikh Al Shyookh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Derviche II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Derviche IIRogue Perfumery

Sheikh Al ShyookhKelsey Berwin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

3.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%

Category winnerDerviche IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

26%Like

28%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

137 votes

10%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityDerviche II

SillageSheikh Al Shyookh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSheikh Al ShyookhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

oud61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

soft spicy77%

anis69%

oud61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FruitsAmberVanillaCitrusesAgarwood (Oud)MuskHerbal Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesBergamot

Heart

Star AniseWoody NotesOrangeVanilla

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Vanilla, Citruses 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

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex45

Women15

Men50

Unisex20

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,997

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#46,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDerviche IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derviche II opens with bright fruit and citrus over warm amber, then settles into a smoother mix of vanilla, musk and a darker woody oud effect. It often reads more polished than challenging, with a sweet aromatic style that many find easy to wear. The main question is taste. If you enjoy modern fruity amber scents wi…

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Sheikh Al Shyookh opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and general citruses, providing an immediate burst of clean freshness. As the initial brightness settles, a peculiar warmth emerges on the skin, driven by woody notes and the sweet licorice bite of star anise. The base anchors the experience with dry sandal…

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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, Derviche II or Sheikh Al Shyookh?

Derviche II takes 3 of 5 categories. Derviche II is rated 3.62/5 from 195 votes; Sheikh Al Shyookh is rated 3.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Derviche II for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sheikh Al Shyookh for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Derviche II or Sheikh Al Shyookh?

Derviche II lasts longest (Derviche II 79/100, Sheikh Al Shyookh 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derviche II or Sheikh Al Shyookh?

Sheikh Al Shyookh projects furthest (Sheikh Al Shyookh 74/100, Derviche II 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derviche II and Sheikh Al Shyookh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and oud accords. Common notes include Amber, Vanilla, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Derviche II or Sheikh Al Shyookh better for summer or winter?

Sheikh Al Shyookh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derviche II and Sheikh Al Shyookh?

Derviche II features Fruits, Amber, Vanilla, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud). Sheikh Al Shyookh has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Star Anise, Woody Notes, Orange and Vanilla, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber.