Fragrance comparison

King Of Drifting No. 1 vs Layale AlShooq

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

2 wins

King Of Drifting No. 1

Sare

5.001 votes

Rank #51,745 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Layale AlShooq

Majid Muzaffar Iterji

—0 votes

Rank #81,066 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King Of Drifting No. 1 takes 2 of 4 categories.

King Of Drifting No. 1
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Layale AlShooq
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

King Of Drifting No. 12/4

Layale AlShooq0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: King Of Drifting No. 1
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King Of Drifting No. 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King Of Drifting No. 1Sare

Layale AlShooqMajid Muzaffar Iterji

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageKing Of Drifting No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

white floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

white floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonMintGreen NotesSea waterLavenderRosemary

Heart

NeroliBasilOrange BlossomGeraniumJasmineLilySage

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodTobaccoBrazilian Rosewood

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilRaspberryLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilyOrange BlossomLavender

Base8 to 12 hours

MuskSandalwoodBrazilian RosewoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Basil and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Layale AlShooq, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,745

PerfumerSare Agha

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#81,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKing Of Drifting No. 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A crisp aromatic aquatic built around bright citrus, mint, sea air and Mediterranean herbs. It opens zesty and green with lavender and rosemary, then turns more floral and clean through neroli and orange blossom before settling into a warm, woody amber base with musk and a touch of tobacco. Best for hot weather if you…

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Layale AlShooq by Majid Muzaffar Iterji is an oriental fougere that balances sharp herbal freshness with deep, creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a lively trio of aromatic basil, tart lemon, and sweet raspberry. This crisp, fruity start quickly softens as a heart of orange blossom, clean lavender, and lily introdu…

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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 lasts longer, King Of Drifting No. 1 or Layale AlShooq?

They last about the same: King Of Drifting No. 1 100/100, Layale AlShooq 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, King Of Drifting No. 1 or Layale AlShooq?

King Of Drifting No. 1 projects furthest (King Of Drifting No. 1 100/100, Layale AlShooq 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King Of Drifting No. 1 and Layale AlShooq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Basil and Orange Blossom.

Is King Of Drifting No. 1 or Layale AlShooq better for summer or winter?

Layale AlShooq suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King Of Drifting No. 1 and Layale AlShooq?

King Of Drifting No. 1 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mint and Green Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Basil, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Ambergris. Layale AlShooq has top notes of Basil, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Brazilian Rosewood and Amber.