Fragrance comparison

Platinum vs Al Hajes

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 204 ratings analysed

Platinum

Armaf

4.27133 votes

Rank #4,420 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Al Hajes

Nabeel

4.5071 votes

Rank #5,550 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Hajes takes 6 of 7 categories.

Platinum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Al Hajes
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Platinum1/7

Al Hajes6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PlatinumArmaf

Al HajesNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%

4.50/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerAl HajesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

133 votes

51%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerAl HajesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAl Hajes

SillageAl Hajes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value94

Category winnerAl HajesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

patchouli48%

balsamic30%

amber100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

balsamic44%

oud30%

Scent match68%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy Notes

Heart

CedarPatchouli

Base

AmberMyrrhLabdanum

Top

CedarRed PepperBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LabdanumAmberHeliotrope

Base

MyrrhAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCedar, Patchouli, Amber and Myrrh. 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

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer65

Fall94

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Category winnerAl HajesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerPlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Platinum opens with a sharp burst of dry spices that quickly warms on the skin. As the initial heat softens, patchouli and cedar wood provide a solid, earthy base. It is a dry and resinous scent rather than a sweet one, suited for breezy spring mornings or casual daytime wear. The base of myrrh and labdanum give…

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Al Hajes opens with a sharp green citrus lift, then quickly turns darker, warmer, and more resinous. Amber, labdanum, myrrh, leather, and oud give it a dense oriental-spicy profile that many wearers read as unisex despite the original feminine label. It suits shoppers who enjoy smoky woods, balsamic depth, and bold pr…

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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, Platinum or Al Hajes?

Al Hajes takes 6 of 7 categories. Platinum is rated 4.27/5 from 133 votes; Al Hajes is rated 4.50/5 from 71 votes. Choose Platinum for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Al Hajes for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Platinum or Al Hajes?

Al Hajes lasts longest (Al Hajes 91/100, Platinum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Platinum or Al Hajes?

Al Hajes projects furthest (Al Hajes 75/100, Platinum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Platinum and Al Hajes smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Myrrh.

Is Platinum or Al Hajes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Platinum is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Hajes is the stronger pick. Al Hajes suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Platinum and Al Hajes?

Platinum has top notes of Spicy Notes, heart notes of Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Myrrh and Labdanum. Al Hajes has top notes of Cedar, Red Pepper, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Labdanum, Amber and Heliotrope, a base of Myrrh, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Leather.