Fragrance comparison

Espada Al Jamal vs Dragon

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Espada Al Jamal

Le Chameau

3.333 votes

Rank #68,876 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #22,560 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon takes 4 of 5 categories.

Espada Al Jamal
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Espada Al Jamal0/5

Dragon4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Espada Al JamalLe Chameau

DragonHint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

39%Love

30%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDragonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both musky, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

White PepperGreen NotesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseJasmineViolet

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskCedarwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bamboo LeafWatery NotesLotusVioletCyclamenJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarwoodPalisander RosewoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerDragonLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring77

Summer77

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDragonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espada Al Jamal by Le Chameau is an Eau de Parfum built around crisp botanicals, soft petals, and clean woods. The initial spray delivers a sharp combination of bergamot, white pepper, and brisk green notes, giving the opening a garden-fresh snap. As the top calms down, a powdery floral bouquet of rose, violet, and ja…

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Hint Dragon opens with a crisp kick of eucalyptus, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot that feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze. The scent quickly settles into a calm heart of fresh bamboo leaf, dewy lotus, and airy watery notes, giving it a peaceful, spa-like botanical personality rather than the fiery smoke i…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Espada Al Jamal or Dragon?

Dragon takes 4 of 5 categories. Espada Al Jamal is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Dragon is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes. Choose Espada Al Jamal for a musky and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dragon for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Espada Al Jamal or Dragon?

They last about the same: Espada Al Jamal 60/100, Dragon 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Espada Al Jamal or Dragon?

Dragon projects furthest (Dragon 53/100, Espada Al Jamal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Espada Al Jamal and Dragon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet and Musk.

Is Espada Al Jamal or Dragon better for summer or winter?

Espada Al Jamal suits daytime wear; Dragon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espada Al Jamal and Dragon?

Espada Al Jamal has top notes of White Pepper, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood and Amber. Dragon has top notes of Eucalyptus, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo Leaf, Watery Notes, Lotus and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Palisander Rosewood and Vetiver.