Fragrance comparison

Marjan vs Sheikha

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marjan

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.5332 votes

Rank #20,445 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sheikha

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.8172 votes

Rank #16,848 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marjan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marjan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sheikha
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Marjan4/7

Sheikha3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarjanAl Haramain Perfumes

SheikhaAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%

3.81/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 48%Had 25%Want 28%

Category winnerSheikhaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

29%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerSheikhaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMarjan

SillageMarjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMarjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

floral65%

oud56%

woody100%

rose92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

oud69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pine TreeSpicy NotesAmberAgarwood (Oud)Floral NotesPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSandalwoodGeraniumAmberCedarPine TreeMuskLily-of-the-ValleyLemonPear

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. 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

Summer58

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring68

Summer43

Fall100

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarjanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men6

Unisex38

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#16,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSheikhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marjan is a sweet, bright amber-woods scent that keeps a fresh citrus lift from start to finish. Expect lime and bergamot style sparkle up top, a soft floral touch (often read as rose), then a warm base of cedar, patchouli and musky amber. It wears like an attar style blend, unusual in a good way, with a clean, slight…

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Sheikha by Al Haramain is a woody rose fragrance with an aromatic, fresh-spicy lift and a smooth, musky amber base. On skin it often reads soft and pleasant, with the oud staying supportive rather than heavy. It can feel a touch more feminine to some wearers, and performance varies from close and cosy to surprisingly…

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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, Marjan or Sheikha?

Marjan takes 4 of 7 categories. Marjan is rated 3.53/5 from 32 votes; Sheikha is rated 3.81/5 from 72 votes. Choose Marjan for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sheikha for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Marjan or Sheikha?

Marjan lasts longest (Marjan 82/100, Sheikha 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marjan or Sheikha?

Projection is very close: Marjan 61/100, Sheikha 59/100 for sillage.

Do Marjan and Sheikha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and oud accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Marjan or Sheikha better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marjan is the stronger pick. For winter, Sheikha is the stronger pick. Marjan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marjan and Sheikha?

Marjan features Pine Tree, Spicy Notes, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Floral Notes. Sheikha features Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Sandalwood, Geranium and Amber.