Fragrance comparison

Limoncello Sorbet vs Aamal

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

Limoncello Sorbet

Le Monde Gourmand

4.0363 votes

Rank #15,931 SweetCitrus

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20%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #27,447 AmberOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Limoncello Sorbet
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Limoncello Sorbet2/7

Aamal5/7

Ratings & consensus: Aamal
Community sentiment: Aamal
Longevity: Aamal
Sillage & projection: Aamal
Value for money: Limoncello Sorbet
Versatility: Aamal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Limoncello Sorbet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Limoncello SorbetLe Monde Gourmand

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

Category winnerAamalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

65%Love

16%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value27

Category winnerLimoncello SorbetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus83%

vanilla65%

fruity48%

aromatic30%

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon PeelCandied Fruits

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Whipped Cream

Base1 to 2 hours

Vanilla Bean

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseDamask RoseRoseDried FruitsCandied FruitsPink Pepper

Heart

AkigalawoodBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronFloral NotesPowdery Notes

Base

Indian OudIncenseAmberCastoreumCivetMossOlibanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCandied Fruits. Durations are only published for Limoncello Sorbet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall19

Winter9

Day100

Night15

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#27,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLimoncello SorbetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Limoncello Sorbet by Le Monde Gourmand delivers an instant splash of zesty lemon peel tossed in sweet candied fruits. The opening feels bright and tangy, mimicking the icy chill of a frozen Italian dessert on a sunny patio. As the sharp citrus bite calms down, a delicate cloud of whipped cream floats in to soften the …

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Aamal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with an intense blast of dark agarwood, sweet Turkish rose, and spiced candied fruits. Bergamot and pink pepper spark initial brightness before coffee and cinnamon warm up the top notes. As it settles, the scent reveals a heavy heart of patchouli, saffron, and resinous benzoin. The b…

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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 is better, Limoncello Sorbet or Aamal?

Aamal takes 5 of 7 categories. Limoncello Sorbet is rated 4.03/5 from 63 votes; Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes. Choose Limoncello Sorbet for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Limoncello Sorbet or Aamal?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Limoncello Sorbet 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Limoncello Sorbet or Aamal?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Limoncello Sorbet 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Limoncello Sorbet and Aamal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Candied Fruits.

Is Limoncello Sorbet or Aamal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Limoncello Sorbet is the stronger pick. For winter, Aamal is the stronger pick. Limoncello Sorbet suits daytime wear; Aamal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Limoncello Sorbet and Aamal?

Limoncello Sorbet has top notes of Lemon Peel and Candied Fruits, heart notes of Whipped Cream, a base of Vanilla Bean. Aamal has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Damask Rose, heart notes of Akigalawood, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Indian Oud, Incense, Amber and Castoreum.