Fragrance comparison

Oud Miraj vs The Sheikh

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Oud Miraj

CEVI

5.002 votes

Rank #33,911 LeatherRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Sheikh

Bujairami

5.001 votes

Rank #45,556 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Sheikh takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Miraj
Choose it for a leather and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Sheikh
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Miraj1/4

The Sheikh3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Sheikh
Sillage & projection: The Sheikh
Value for money: The Sheikh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Miraj

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud MirajCEVI

The SheikhBujairami

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityThe Sheikh

SillageThe Sheikh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerThe SheikhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

rose91%

animalic83%

warm spicy74%

oud65%

patchouli56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

smoky69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronLychee

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAmber

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherPatchouliOudVanilla

Top

CinnamonSaffronRose

Heart

CedarwoodIncenseAmber

Base

PatchouliLeatherOud

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Amber and Leather. Durations are only published for Oud Miraj, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 10%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,911

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#45,556

PerfumerAdam Bujairami

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud MirajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CEVI Oud Miraj delivers a bold contrast of tart sweetness and rugged woods. It hits the skin with a flash of juicy lychee and dry, spicy saffron. The opening feels bright yet brooding. Soon, a jammy crimson rose blooms against warm golden amber and smoky resins. The real backbone reveals itself an hour later. Deep bla…

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The Sheikh by Bujairami opens with sharp cinnamon and warm saffron before settling into a dense base of leather, amber, and oud. Built for crisp winter evenings and dark outerwear, it projects a heavy trail of resinous woods and smoky incense. It suits anyone looking for a strong oriental spice profile during freezing…

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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, Oud Miraj or The Sheikh?

The Sheikh takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Miraj is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; The Sheikh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Oud Miraj for a leather and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Sheikh for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Miraj or The Sheikh?

The Sheikh lasts longest (The Sheikh 100/100, Oud Miraj 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Miraj or The Sheikh?

The Sheikh projects furthest (The Sheikh 100/100, Oud Miraj 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Miraj and The Sheikh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Amber and Leather.

Is Oud Miraj or The Sheikh better for summer or winter?

Oud Miraj suits evening wear; The Sheikh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Miraj and The Sheikh?

Oud Miraj has top notes of Saffron and Lychee, heart notes of Rose and Amber, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Oud and Vanilla. The Sheikh has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Cedarwood, Incense and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Oud.