Fragrance comparison

Zafferano vs Aamal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Zafferano

Profumo di Firenze

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,468 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #27,696 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Zafferano
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Zafferano1/7

Aamal6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

Category winnerAamalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

65%Love

16%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAamalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value27

Category winnerZafferanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

oud69%

metallic61%

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 45 minutes

SaffronTurkish Rose

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseDamask RoseRoseDried FruitsCandied FruitsPink Pepper

Heart

AkigalawoodBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronFloral NotesPowdery Notes

Base

Indian OudIncenseAmberCastoreumCivetMossOlibanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAamalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zafferano by Profumo di Firenze is a warm spicy oriental fragrance built around an authentic Italian saffron note. It opens with sharp, dry saffron and a delicate touch of Turkish rose that feels crisp rather than overly sweet. As the top notes settle, the scent deepens into a woody heart of cedar, cypriol oil, and sm…

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Aamal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with an intense blast of dark agarwood, sweet Turkish rose, and spiced candied fruits. Bergamot and pink pepper spark initial brightness before coffee and cinnamon warm up the top notes. As it settles, the scent reveals a heavy heart of patchouli, saffron, and resinous benzoin. The b…

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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, Zafferano or Aamal?

Aamal takes 6 of 7 categories. Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zafferano or Aamal?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zafferano or Aamal?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zafferano and Aamal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Zafferano or Aamal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aamal is the stronger pick. For winter, Zafferano is the stronger pick. Zafferano suits evening wear; Aamal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zafferano and Aamal?

Zafferano has top notes of Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and White Musk. Aamal has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Damask Rose, heart notes of Akigalawood, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Indian Oud, Incense, Amber and Castoreum.