Fragrance comparison

Hikayah Al Turath vs Ruby Rose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hikayah Al Turath

Shaikh Mohd Saeed

4.502 votes

Rank #36,819 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Ruby Rose

Bait Al Bakhoor

3.5917 votes

Rank #44,886 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hikayah Al Turath takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hikayah Al Turath
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ruby Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Hikayah Al Turath3/4

Ruby Rose1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hikayah Al Turath
Sillage & projection: Hikayah Al Turath
Value for money: Ruby Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hikayah Al Turath

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hikayah Al TurathShaikh Mohd Saeed

Ruby RoseBait Al Bakhoor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love

35%Like

35%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityHikayah Al Turath

SillageHikayah Al Turath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRuby RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

musky61%

amber100%

rose91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

floral65%

oud56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Rose

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)AmberDatesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskPatchouliVetiver

Notes

RoseAmberDatesBlack CurrantAgarwood (Oud)Oriental notes

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHikayah Al TurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shaikh Mohd Saeed's Hikayah Al Turath opens with a sharp spike of saffron before settling into a warm, dried-fruit sweetness. It shifts into a heavy backdrop of smoky oud and dry cypriol oil, making it an ideal choice for cold winter nights. The scent sits close to the skin after the initial hour, offering a dark, mas…

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Ruby Rose by Bait Al Bakhoor is a floral oriental fragrance centered on a bold rose heart. Launched in 2020, it offers a distinctive take on classic rose profiles. Its blend of fruity black currant and rich dates makes it a versatile pick for evening wear, providing a clean yet slightly sultry experience that stands o…

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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, Hikayah Al Turath or Ruby Rose?

Hikayah Al Turath takes 3 of 4 categories. Hikayah Al Turath is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ruby Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Hikayah Al Turath for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ruby Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hikayah Al Turath or Ruby Rose?

Hikayah Al Turath lasts longest (Hikayah Al Turath 80/100, Ruby Rose 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hikayah Al Turath or Ruby Rose?

Hikayah Al Turath projects furthest (Hikayah Al Turath 67/100, Ruby Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hikayah Al Turath and Ruby Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Dates.

Is Hikayah Al Turath or Ruby Rose better for summer or winter?

Hikayah Al Turath suits evening wear; Ruby Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hikayah Al Turath and Ruby Rose?

Hikayah Al Turath has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Dates. Ruby Rose features Rose, Amber, Dates, Black Currant and Agarwood (Oud).