Fragrance comparison

009 Oudi vs Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

009 Oudi

Ajmal

4.119 votes

Rank #55,823 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Fire

Mary Greenwell

4.6721 votes

Rank #17,677 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

009 Oudi
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

009 Oudi2/4

Fire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 009 Oudi
Sillage & projection: 009 Oudi
Value for money: Fire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

009 OudiAjmal

FireMary Greenwell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

4.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

Longevity009 Oudi

Sillage009 Oudi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerFireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

earthy53%

oud42%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Woody Notes

Heart

VetiverRed PepperCardamomPatchouli

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIncenseSaffronCardamomOsmanthusTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodLeatherTeak WoodAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cardamom, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring14

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 009 Oudi is a warm, spicy-woody oud that leans earthy and aromatic as it settles. It opens on dry woods, then brings cardamom and a peppery spark over vetiver and patchouli. In the dry down, amber and oud take the lead, giving a darker, smoother finish that suits cooler weather and evening wear, especially if y…

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Mary Greenwell Fire opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper, bitter grapefruit, and fresh nutmeg that clears the sinuses before settling into a warm, shadowy heart. A rich crimson rose emerges alongside dry frankincense, saffron, and cardamom, cutting through the initial citrus sharpness. As the scent warms on…

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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, 009 Oudi or Fire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 009 Oudi is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Fire is rated 4.67/5 from 21 votes. Choose 009 Oudi for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fire for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 009 Oudi or Fire?

009 Oudi lasts longest (009 Oudi 92/100, Fire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 009 Oudi or Fire?

009 Oudi projects furthest (009 Oudi 79/100, Fire 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 009 Oudi and Fire smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cardamom, Patchouli and Amber.

Is 009 Oudi or Fire better for summer or winter?

009 Oudi suits evening wear; Fire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 009 Oudi and Fire?

009 Oudi has top notes of Woody Notes, heart notes of Vetiver, Red Pepper, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Fire has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Teak Wood.