Fragrance comparison

Luban Al Akhdar vs Shores Of Masirah

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Luban Al Akhdar

Amouage

3.5042 votes

Rank #37,941 AmberFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shores Of Masirah

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #63,248 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shores Of Masirah takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luban Al Akhdar
Choose it for a amber and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shores Of Masirah
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Luban Al Akhdar1/4

Shores Of Masirah3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban Al AkhdarAmouage

Shores Of MasirahThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityShores Of Masirah

SillageShores Of Masirah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShores Of MasirahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh88%

aldehydic77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

amber100%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy65%

balsamic48%

aromatic30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesFrankincenseCitrusMyrrhLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FenugreekBenzoinMyrrhFrankincenseGingerSichuan PepperPatchouliLabdanumSaffronVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex47

Women27

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,941

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLuban Al AkhdarHigher 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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Shores Of Masirah leans ambery, spicy and resinous, with ginger, Sichuan pepper, saffron, frankincense and myrrh giving it a warm, textured feel. Vetiver, patchouli, benzoin and labdanum suggest a darker, grounded dry-down rather than a bright aquatic style. The limited review evidence points to something unusual, ref…

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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 Shores Of Masirah?

Shores Of Masirah takes 3 of 4 categories. Luban Al Akhdar is rated 3.50/5 from 42 votes; Shores Of Masirah is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Luban Al Akhdar for a amber and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shores Of Masirah for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Luban Al Akhdar or Shores Of Masirah?

Shores Of Masirah lasts longest (Shores Of Masirah 80/100, Luban Al Akhdar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luban Al Akhdar or Shores Of Masirah?

Shores Of Masirah projects furthest (Shores Of Masirah 75/100, Luban Al Akhdar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Al Akhdar and Shores Of Masirah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Luban Al Akhdar or Shores Of Masirah better for summer or winter?

Luban Al Akhdar suits daytime wear; Shores Of Masirah suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luban Al Akhdar and Shores Of Masirah?

Luban Al Akhdar features Aldehydes, Frankincense, Citrus, Myrrh and Labdanum. Shores Of Masirah features Fenugreek, Benzoin, Myrrh, Frankincense and Ginger.