Madinah
Al Haramain PerfumesParfum2020
Side by side
Madinah vs. Porpora
Is Madinah better than Porpora?
Porpora projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
RoseMuskAmberClove
rosewarm spicywoodyfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Madinah and Porpora?
| Madinah | Porpora | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Madinah and Porpora smell?
Madinah
Rose
Warm Spicy
Woody
Floral
Powdery
White Floral
Metallic
Porpora
Amber
Warm Spicy
Rose
Balsamic
Smoky
Patchouli
Sweet
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Madinah and Porpora share?
Top
GeraniumDavana blossomOrangeBergamot
RaspberryCinnamonClove
Heart
RoseSaffronOrchidJasmineClove
RoseFrankincensePatchouliPoppy
Base
SandalwoodMuskFloral NotesAmberCedarCashmeran
AmberBenzoinMuskChestnut woodMyrrh
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseGeraniumDavana blossomFloral NotesOrchidJasmine
RosePoppy
Spicy Notes
SaffronClove
CinnamonClove
Amber
AmberCashmeran
Amber
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Chestnut wood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Madinah and Porpora work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Madinah or Porpora?
| Madinah | Porpora | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Madinah and Porpora?
Rose-forward orientals can feel stiff or old-fashioned. Madinah sidesteps both. The davana gives it an herbaceous edge that keeps the rose from going bridal.Madinah
Two hours in, you're still catching it. The rose has deepened into something almost resinous, the Bulgarian absolute holding its shape while everything around it softens.Porpora
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