Fragrance comparison

AB ± Cashmere vs Oakbanum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

AB ± Cashmere

UERMI · 2014

3.7777 votes

Rank #27,514 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oakbanum

Selcouth

4.6913 votes

Rank #35,329 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oakbanum takes 4 of 5 categories.

AB ± Cashmere
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oakbanum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

AB ± Cashmere1/5

Oakbanum4/5

Ratings & consensus: Oakbanum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oakbanum
Sillage & projection: Oakbanum
Value for money: Oakbanum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: AB ± Cashmere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AB ± CashmereUERMI

OakbanumSelcouth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerOakbanumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

77%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityOakbanum

SillageOakbanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOakbanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

animalic61%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbergrisOlibanumOsmanthusMuskVanillaBergamotPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CognacElemi resinTangerinePink PepperBergamotCardamom

Heart

RumWoody NotesCoffee CO2WhiskeyOsmanthusAmberwoodDavana

Base

Texas CedarSandalwoodOakBourbon VanillaOlibanumPatchouliAmberOud

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Osmanthus, Vanilla and Bergamot. Durations are only published for AB ± Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer53

Fall100

Winter37

Day100

Night56

Spring44

Summer11

Fall56

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex45

Women36

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,514

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,329

PerfumerAbdulaziz Alshaibani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAB ± CashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI AB ± Cashmere captures the tactile sensation of soft knitwear brushing against warm skin. You get an immediate splash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to velvety osmanthus and delicate jasmine petals. It feels plush. Smoky olibanum incense cuts through the floral heart, keeping the profile grounded and matu…

Reviews →

Oakbanum by Selcouth offers a complex, aromatic profile that bridges woody depth with a boozy, resinous warmth. Designed for those who appreciate sophisticated, spice-forward scents, it moves from bright citrus top notes into a rich heart of coffee and rum. This fragrance suits cooler weather, making it an ideal compa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AB ± Cashmere or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum takes 4 of 5 categories. AB ± Cashmere is rated 3.77/5 from 77 votes; Oakbanum is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose AB ± Cashmere for a amber and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oakbanum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AB ± Cashmere or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum lasts longest (Oakbanum 84/100, AB ± Cashmere 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AB ± Cashmere or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum projects furthest (Oakbanum 75/100, AB ± Cashmere 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AB ± Cashmere and Oakbanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Osmanthus, Vanilla and Bergamot.

Is AB ± Cashmere or Oakbanum better for summer or winter?

AB ± Cashmere suits daytime wear; Oakbanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AB ± Cashmere and Oakbanum?

AB ± Cashmere features Ambergris, Olibanum, Osmanthus, Musk and Vanilla. Oakbanum has top notes of Cognac, Elemi resin, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Woody Notes, Coffee CO2 and Whiskey, a base of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Oak and Bourbon Vanilla.