Sheikha vs M1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
M1 takes 1 of 1 categories.
SheikhaChoose it for a rose and soft spicy character. Best in winter.
M1Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sheikha0/1
M11/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- M1
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SheikhaArd al TeebM1Michael CincoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
soft spicy92%
floral84%
amber77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
almond69%
amber61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosePink PepperNeroliMandarinRed Berries
Heart
Ylang YlangLily of the ValleyCyclamenJasmineHeliotrope
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMusk
Top
CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesRose, Neroli, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#80,250
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerM1Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSheikha by Ard al Teeb opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and mandarin before yielding to a lush rose center. As the fragrance settles, creamy ylang ylang and powdery heliotrope balance the floral body. The dry down lands on a warm bed of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla. It creates a rich, spicy oriental feel suit…
Reviews →M1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…
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.
Do Sheikha and M1 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Neroli, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Sheikha or M1 better for summer or winter?
M1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sheikha and M1?
Sheikha has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Neroli and Mandarin, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla.
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