Fragrance comparison

Peccatum vs Rimal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 271 ratings analysed

Peccatum

Profumo di Firenze

3.6548 votes

Rank #20,299 LeatherAmber

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rimal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35223 votes

Rank #25,702 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rimal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Peccatum
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rimal
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Peccatum3/7

Rimal4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeccatumProfumo di Firenze

RimalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

4.35/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRimalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

8%Hate

48 votes

60%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerRimalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRimal

SillageRimal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value35

Category winnerPeccatumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

smoky69%

tobacco61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Damask RoseMineral notesSaffronEarthy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherIncenseTobaccoPatchouliLabdanum

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverAmber

Top

SaffronNutmegCinnamonFruitsVanillaWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart

PatchouliSweet NotesIncenseYlang-YlangStyraxRose

Base

SandalwoodCaramelAgarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Saffron, Leather and Incense. Durations are only published for Peccatum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer12

Fall100

Winter77

Day63

Night100

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPeccatumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men56

Unisex39

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPeccatumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Peccatum by Profumo di Firenze presents a dry, atmospheric blend centered on Damask rose, worn leather, and cool mineral notes. The opening pairs a crisp floral sweetness with saffron and earthy notes, avoiding the heavy sweetness common in traditional oriental scents. As the perfume settles, smoky incense, tobacco, a…

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Rimal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a heavy burst of saffron, cinnamon, and sharp nutmeg before settling into smoky incense and dark agarwood. As it warms on skin, caramel and labdanum add a resinous sweetness against rugged leather. It fits cold winter nights, formal evening events, and crisp tailored coats where…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Peccatum or Rimal?

Rimal takes 4 of 7 categories. Peccatum is rated 3.65/5 from 48 votes; Rimal is rated 4.35/5 from 223 votes. Choose Peccatum for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rimal for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Peccatum or Rimal?

Rimal lasts longest (Rimal 82/100, Peccatum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peccatum or Rimal?

Rimal projects furthest (Rimal 75/100, Peccatum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peccatum and Rimal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Saffron, Leather and Incense.

Is Peccatum or Rimal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Peccatum is the stronger pick. For winter, Rimal is the stronger pick. Peccatum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peccatum and Rimal?

Peccatum has top notes of Damask Rose, Mineral notes, Saffron and Earthy Notes, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Tobacco and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Amber. Rimal has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Fruits, heart notes of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, Incense and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.