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Lima vs Amirat Al Gharam

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

Updated 4 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amirat Al Gharam takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Lima

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Amirat Al Gharam

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Lima0/3
Amirat Al Gharam3/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Amirat Al Gharam
Sillage & projection
Amirat Al Gharam
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Amirat Al Gharam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LimaRaydan
Amirat Al GharamNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%
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

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage92
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityAmirat Al Gharam

SillageAmirat Al Gharam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
FrankincensePink PepperMyrrh
Heart
PatchouliJasmineRose
Base
AmberMossMuskEarthy Notes
Top
BergamotFruity NotesAnise
Heart
JasmineMyrrhGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskAmberMoss
InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Jasmine, Rose 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 season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex67
Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmirat Al GharamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lima by Raydan is a rich, unisex oriental floral that balances sharp resinous incense with earthy moss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather when its warm, spicy amber profile can fully develop on the skin. This scent offers a grounding, moody experience that feels sophisticated for evening wear or intim…

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Amirat Al Gharam opens with citrus, fruit and a distinct anise twist, then settles into a floral heart touched by myrrh and rose. As it dries down, the scent turns warmer, woodier and more musky, with amber, sandalwood and moss giving it a richer finish. It reads as a bold unisex scent rather than a light everyday fre…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lima or Amirat Al Gharam?

Amirat Al Gharam takes 3 of 3 categories. Lima is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Amirat Al Gharam is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lima for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amirat Al Gharam for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lima or Amirat Al Gharam?

Amirat Al Gharam lasts longest (Amirat Al Gharam 80/100, Lima 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lima or Amirat Al Gharam?

Amirat Al Gharam projects furthest (Amirat Al Gharam 92/100, Lima 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lima and Amirat Al Gharam smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Jasmine, Rose and Amber.

Is Lima or Amirat Al Gharam better for summer or winter?

Lima suits daytime wear; Amirat Al Gharam suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lima and Amirat Al Gharam?

Lima has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Myrrh, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Earthy Notes. Amirat Al Gharam has top notes of Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Myrrh, Geranium and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

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