Fragrance comparison

№3 Zayn vs Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

№3 Zayn

Milton Lloyd

5.002 votes

Rank #47,497 OudLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud

Niche House

4.2518 votes

Rank #19,063 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

№3 Zayn
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

№3 Zayn1/4

Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud
Sillage & projection: Oud
Value for money: №3 Zayn
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

№3 ZaynMilton Lloyd

OudNiche House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

4.25/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value62

Category winner№3 ZaynBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

lavender91%

amber83%

smoky74%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

AgarwoodOud

Base

IncenseAkigalawoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

Top

Pink PepperSaffronNutmegApple

Heart

SandalwoodVetiverIncenseOud

Base

White MuskPatchouliVanillaAmberGaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Oud and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milton Lloyd No.3 Zayn hits the skin with a loud, medicinal kick of saffron and dark oud. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of smoky incense and dry lavender. While the opening can feel sharp, it quickly settles into a warm, earthy base of patchouli and amber that cli…

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Oud by Niche House opens with a sharp, spicy burst of pink pepper and saffron, quickly softening into a grounded, woody heart. This 2024 release balances smoky incense and creamy sandalwood with a sturdy base of patchouli and vanilla. It functions as a versatile unisex option for those who enjoy moderate, accessible o…

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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, №3 Zayn or Oud?

Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. №3 Zayn is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 18 votes. Choose №3 Zayn for a oud and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, №3 Zayn or Oud?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 90/100, №3 Zayn 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, №3 Zayn or Oud?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 83/100, №3 Zayn 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do №3 Zayn and Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Oud and Incense.

Is №3 Zayn or Oud better for summer or winter?

№3 Zayn suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in №3 Zayn and Oud?

№3 Zayn has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood and Oud, a base of Incense, Akigalawood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Oud has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Nutmeg and Apple, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.