Fragrance comparison

Selective IV vs Hamdan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Selective IV

Attar Collection

3.7520 votes

Rank #44,255 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Hamdan

Al Battash Luxury

5.002 votes

Rank #47,007 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hamdan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Selective IV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hamdan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Selective IV1/4

Hamdan3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Selective IVAttar Collection

HamdanAl Battash Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHamdan

SillageHamdan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHamdanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

patchouli42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperMossNutmegPatchouliLeatherWhite PepperAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BergamotLemonNutmegPink PepperBasilCardamomJuniperSaffronAmberCedarIncenseLeather

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Nutmeg, Leather and Amber. 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

Summer25

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,255

PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSelective IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selective IV is a dry, green-spicy leather with an aromatic edge rather than a heavy suede feel. Juniper, white pepper and nutmeg give it a brisk opening, while moss, patchouli, amber and tonka add an earthy, slightly warm base. It usually suits someone who likes sharper woody scents with texture and presence. The lea…

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Hamdan is a woody, aromatic oriental fougere that opens bright and spicy, with bergamot and lemon pushed by pink pepper, nutmeg and cardamom. As it warms on skin, it turns darker and more resinous, with incense, myrrh and saffron over leather, mossy woods and a steady oud like base. It suits cooler weather and evening…

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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, Selective IV or Hamdan?

Hamdan takes 3 of 4 categories. Selective IV is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Hamdan is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Selective IV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hamdan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Selective IV or Hamdan?

Hamdan lasts longest (Hamdan 100/100, Selective IV 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selective IV or Hamdan?

Hamdan projects furthest (Hamdan 85/100, Selective IV 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selective IV and Hamdan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Nutmeg, Leather and Amber.