Fragrance comparison

Luban Al Akhdar vs Wazamba

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,196 ratings analysed

Luban Al Akhdar

Amouage

3.5042 votes

Rank #37,941 AmberFresh

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30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Wazamba

Parfum d'Empire

4.031,154 votes

Rank #1,596 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wazamba takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Luban Al Akhdar1/7

Wazamba6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban Al AkhdarAmouage

WazambaParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

4.03/ 5 · 1,154 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerWazambaRating 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

36%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,154 votes

Category winnerWazambaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityWazamba

SillageWazamba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWazambaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh88%

aldehydic77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

amber100%

woody91%

balsamic83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

smoky56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber 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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseCypressRed AppleAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

MyrrhOlibanumLabdanumPlum

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinOpoponaxSandalwoodFern

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Myrrh and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Wazamba, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerLuban Al AkhdarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex47

Women27

Men39

Unisex59

Women2

Casual 37%Date 29%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,941

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews124

Category winnerWazambaHigher 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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Wazamba by Parfum d'Empire opens with a crisp snap of tart red apple cut through smoky incense and fresh Moroccan cypress needles. As the initial brightness settles, the scent turns rich and golden, bringing forward warm Kenyan myrrh, rich sticky labdanum, and stewed purple plum. The base settles into a forest floor o…

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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 Wazamba?

Wazamba takes 6 of 7 categories. Luban Al Akhdar is rated 3.50/5 from 42 votes; Wazamba is rated 4.03/5 from 1,154 votes. Choose Luban Al Akhdar for a amber and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wazamba for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Luban Al Akhdar or Wazamba?

Wazamba lasts longest (Wazamba 73/100, Luban Al Akhdar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luban Al Akhdar or Wazamba?

Wazamba projects furthest (Wazamba 61/100, Luban Al Akhdar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Al Akhdar and Wazamba smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Luban Al Akhdar or Wazamba 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; Wazamba suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luban Al Akhdar and Wazamba?

Luban Al Akhdar features Aldehydes, Frankincense, Citrus, Myrrh and Labdanum. Wazamba has top notes of Incense, Cypress, Red Apple and Aldehydes, heart notes of Myrrh, Olibanum, Labdanum and Plum, a base of Resin, Opoponax, Sandalwood and Fern.