Fragrance comparison

Shaghaf vs Siberian Musk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 148 ratings analysed

Shaghaf

Ajmal

3.7576 votes

Rank #33,441 OudFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Siberian Musk

Areej Le Doré

4.5472 votes

Rank #5,007 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Siberian Musk takes 6 of 7 categories.

Shaghaf
Choose it for a oud and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Siberian Musk
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Shaghaf1/7

Siberian Musk6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShaghafAjmal

Siberian MuskAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 26%Had 23%Want 51%

4.54/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerSiberian MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

62%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

72%Love

18%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerSiberian MuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevitySiberian Musk

SillageSiberian Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value25

Category winnerShaghafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

floral91%

fruity83%

amber74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

SpicesFlowers

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberMusk

Top

Siberian PineCitrusesLimeBergamotIndian MandarinExotic Fruits

Heart

Natural MuskCypressSandalwoodGalbanumOrange BlossomSpices

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesSpices, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer33

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night59

Spring87

Summer73

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night100

Category winnerSiberian MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,007

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSiberian MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Shaghaf is a fruity floral oud that leans warm, musky, and ambery. It opens with a generic ripe fruit feel, moves into a spiced floral heart, then settles into a confident oud amber musk dry-down. If you like bold Middle Eastern style blends where florals sit on an oud-amber base, this is one to sample. It can c…

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Siberian Musk opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and Siberian pine that cuts clean through cold air. Underneath the citrus sparkle, natural deer musk and bitter galbanum create a warm, furry texture on skin. Cypress, sandalwood, and dark patchouli anchor the dry-down, giving the woodiness a damp forest floor …

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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, Shaghaf or Siberian Musk?

Siberian Musk takes 6 of 7 categories. Shaghaf is rated 3.75/5 from 76 votes; Siberian Musk is rated 4.54/5 from 72 votes. Choose Shaghaf for a oud and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Siberian Musk for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Shaghaf or Siberian Musk?

Siberian Musk lasts longest (Siberian Musk 90/100, Shaghaf 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shaghaf or Siberian Musk?

Siberian Musk projects furthest (Siberian Musk 85/100, Shaghaf 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shaghaf and Siberian Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Spices, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk.

Is Shaghaf or Siberian Musk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Siberian Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, Shaghaf is the stronger pick. Shaghaf suits daytime wear; Siberian Musk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shaghaf and Siberian Musk?

Shaghaf has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Spices and Flowers, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk. Siberian Musk has top notes of Siberian Pine, Citruses, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Natural Musk, Cypress, Sandalwood and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.