Imperial Amber Oud vs Shahariyaar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Imperial Amber OudChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ShahariyaarChoose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imperial Amber Oud2/4
Shahariyaar2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Imperial Amber Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Shahariyaar
- Value for money
- Shahariyaar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Imperial Amber Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Imperial Amber OudPeter JacobsShahariyaarLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityImperial Amber Oud
SillageShahariyaar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShahariyaarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
marine92%
warm spicy84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAppleGrapefruitLemon
Heart
RosemaryTeaLilacVetiver
Base
AmberMuskCedarSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)
Top
CardamomAppleGrapefruitRosemary
Heart
Sea NotesTuberose
Base
MuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
InformationalShared notesApple, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,377
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#50,316
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerImperial Amber OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotImperial Amber Oud by Peter Jacobs opens with a tart flash of bergamot, grapefruit, and green apple. As the bright citrus settles, an earthy heart of black tea leaves, lilac, and aromatic rosemary comes forward. The base rests on dry cedarwood, warm amber, and a light trace of agarwood, giving this 2020 release a clea…
Reviews →Shahariyaar by Lattafa Perfumes is a compelling unisex fragrance that centers on a dynamic contrast between crisp orchard fruit and deep, resinous wood. It works well for casual daily wear, offering an interesting, multifaceted profile that avoids the common pitfalls of overly sweet designer scents while maintaining a…
Reviews →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, Imperial Amber Oud or Shahariyaar?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Imperial Amber Oud is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Shahariyaar is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Imperial Amber Oud for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shahariyaar for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Imperial Amber Oud or Shahariyaar?
Imperial Amber Oud lasts longest (Imperial Amber Oud 50/100, Shahariyaar 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Imperial Amber Oud or Shahariyaar?
Shahariyaar projects furthest (Shahariyaar 71/100, Imperial Amber Oud 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Imperial Amber Oud and Shahariyaar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Amber.
Is Imperial Amber Oud or Shahariyaar better for summer or winter?
Imperial Amber Oud suits daytime wear; Shahariyaar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Imperial Amber Oud and Shahariyaar?
Imperial Amber Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Tea, Lilac and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Shahariyaar has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Grapefruit and Rosemary, heart notes of Sea Notes and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
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