Fragrance comparison

J.Crew No. 31 vs Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

J.Crew No. 31

Arquiste

3.7434 votes

Rank #52,434 FruityRose

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33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated

Lattafa Perfumes

4.1257 votes

Rank #13,736 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated takes 6 of 7 categories.

J.Crew No. 31
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

J.Crew No. 311/7

Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated6/7

Ratings & consensus: Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated
Community sentiment: Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated
Longevity: Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated
Sillage & projection: J.Crew No. 31
Value for money: Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated
Versatility: Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J.Crew No. 31Arquiste

Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz ConcentratedLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%

4.12/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

Category winnerSheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz ConcentratedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

39%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz ConcentratedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated

SillageJ.Crew No. 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz ConcentratedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

earthy74%

woody65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VermouthEau de vie

Heart

PlumBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

Top

PineappleMelonBergamotPearBlack PepperPepperPlum

Heart

LimeLemonLily of the ValleyJasmineFreesia

Base

AmbergrisLeatherPatchouliOakmossCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer100

Fall64

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz ConcentratedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men77

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,434

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz ConcentratedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J.Crew No. 31 opens with a sharp flash of red vermouth and distilled eau de vie, giving the first spray an intoxicating cocktail brightness. Within ten minutes, dark plum and velvety Bulgarian rose take over the heart, shifting the aroma into a rich fruity chypre. As the liquor sharpness softens, patchouli and damp oa…

Reviews →

Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated by Lattafa is a versatile unisex fragrance that leads with bright pineapple and zesty lemon. It settles into a grounded base of leather and patchouli. Perfect for someone seeking a clean, office-friendly scent that transitions easily from a crisp spring morning to a warm summer ev…

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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, J.Crew No. 31 or Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated?

Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated takes 6 of 7 categories. J.Crew No. 31 is rated 3.74/5 from 34 votes; Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated is rated 4.12/5 from 57 votes. Choose J.Crew No. 31 for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, J.Crew No. 31 or Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated?

Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated lasts longest (Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated 66/100, J.Crew No. 31 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J.Crew No. 31 or Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated?

J.Crew No. 31 projects furthest (J.Crew No. 31 64/100, Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J.Crew No. 31 and Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is J.Crew No. 31 or Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated is the stronger pick. For winter, J.Crew No. 31 is the stronger pick. J.Crew No. 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J.Crew No. 31 and Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated?

J.Crew No. 31 has top notes of Vermouth and Eau de vie, heart notes of Plum and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Sheikh Al Shuyukh Markaz Concentrated has top notes of Pineapple, Melon, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Lime, Lemon, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Patchouli and Oakmoss.