Fragrance comparison

Luban Al Akhdar vs Sacred Scarab

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,053 ratings analysed

Luban Al Akhdar

Amouage

3.5042 votes

Rank #37,941 AmberFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Sacred Scarab

Zoologist Perfumes

3.841,011 votes

Rank #1,396 AmberMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sacred Scarab takes 6 of 7 categories.

Luban Al Akhdar
Choose it for a amber and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sacred Scarab
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Luban Al Akhdar1/7

Sacred Scarab6/7

Ratings & consensus: Sacred Scarab
Community sentiment: Sacred Scarab
Longevity: Sacred Scarab
Sillage & projection: Sacred Scarab
Value for money: Sacred Scarab
Versatility: Luban Al Akhdar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sacred Scarab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban Al AkhdarAmouage

Sacred ScarabZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

3.84/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerSacred ScarabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

29%Hate

42 votes

38%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

800 votes

Category winnerSacred ScarabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySacred Scarab

SillageSacred Scarab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSacred ScarabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh88%

aldehydic77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

amber100%

musky92%

aldehydic84%

balsamic77%

animalic69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesFrankincenseCitrusMyrrhLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesCivetLemon

Heart

LotusPlumRed Wine

Base

MyrrhIncenseBenzoinMuskOakmossAmberLabdanumStyrax

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Myrrh and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLuban Al AkhdarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex47

Women27

Men15

Unisex62

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,941

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,396

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews253

Category winnerSacred ScarabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luban Al Akhdar by Amouage is a complex unisex attar focused on raw green frankincense. Designed by Quentin Bisch, it wraps resinous smoke in sparkling aldehydes and bright citrus. It grounds itself in earthy myrrh and warm labdanum, creating a dry yet luminous profile. This concentrated oil is built for lovers of tra…

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Sacred Scarab opens with a bright, sparkling burst of aldehydes, lemon, and civet, then settles into a richer core of plum, red wine, florals, and smoky resins. It feels vintage in style, warm, textured, and a little dramatic. This is a better fit for someone who enjoys classic perfume structure, animalic touches, and…

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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, Luban Al Akhdar or Sacred Scarab?

Sacred Scarab takes 6 of 7 categories. Luban Al Akhdar is rated 3.50/5 from 42 votes; Sacred Scarab is rated 3.84/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Luban Al Akhdar for a amber and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sacred Scarab for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Luban Al Akhdar or Sacred Scarab?

Sacred Scarab lasts longest (Sacred Scarab 77/100, Luban Al Akhdar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luban Al Akhdar or Sacred Scarab?

Sacred Scarab projects furthest (Sacred Scarab 65/100, Luban Al Akhdar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Al Akhdar and Sacred Scarab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Luban Al Akhdar or Sacred Scarab better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luban Al Akhdar is the stronger pick. For winter, Luban Al Akhdar is the stronger pick. Luban Al Akhdar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luban Al Akhdar and Sacred Scarab?

Luban Al Akhdar features Aldehydes, Frankincense, Citrus, Myrrh and Labdanum. Sacred Scarab has top notes of Aldehydes, Civet and Lemon, heart notes of Lotus, Plum and Red Wine, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Benzoin and Musk.