Sankai Black vs Al Mas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Mas takes 6 of 7 categories.
Sankai BlackChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Al MasChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sankai Black1/7
Al Mas6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Mas
- Community sentiment
- Al Mas
- Longevity
- Al Mas
- Sillage & projection
- Al Mas
- Value for money
- Sankai Black
- Versatility
- Al Mas
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Mas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sankai BlackBi-esAl MasAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.08/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%
4.35/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%
Category winnerAl MasRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate11%Love
28%Like
25%Ok
31%Dislike
6%Hate
36 votes
59%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
69 votes
Category winnerAl MasMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Mas
SillageAl Mas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSankai BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
herbal69%
rose61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
oud69%
amber61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange LeafPineapple
Heart
GeraniumLavenderClary SageLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
MuskSandalwoodCedar
Top
RosemaryLemon
Heart
SaffronRoseOriental notesGeraniumClary SageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisMossMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Geranium, Clary Sage and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer89
Fall89
Winter89
Day100
Night42
Category winnerAl MasMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,018
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#28,173
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAl MasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSankai Black by Bi-es delivers a budget-friendly aromatic fougere experience for men. Opening with citrus and pineapple, it quickly settles into a heart of lavender and geranium on a musk and sandalwood base. It functions as an everyday reach for casual settings, offering a straightforward, modern profile that favors …
Reviews →Amouage Al Mas is an opulent, resinous oriental fougere that centers on aged agarwood and rosemary. Built for chilly autumn evenings, it wraps the skin in dry cedar and warm spices, presenting a bold choice for collectors who appreciate traditional Middle Eastern attars. The scent stays thick and formal, fitting sharp…
Reviews →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, Sankai Black or Al Mas?
Al Mas takes 6 of 7 categories. Sankai Black is rated 3.08/5 from 36 votes; Al Mas is rated 4.35/5 from 69 votes. Choose Sankai Black for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Al Mas for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sankai Black or Al Mas?
Al Mas lasts longest (Al Mas 83/100, Sankai Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sankai Black or Al Mas?
Al Mas projects furthest (Al Mas 76/100, Sankai Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sankai Black and Al Mas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Geranium, Clary Sage and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Sankai Black or Al Mas better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Mas is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Mas is the stronger pick. Sankai Black suits daytime wear; Al Mas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sankai Black and Al Mas?
Sankai Black has top notes of Lemon, Orange Leaf and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Clary Sage and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. Al Mas has top notes of Rosemary and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Rose, Oriental notes and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Sandalwood and Ambergris.
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