Fragrance comparison

Absolute Thrill vs Natural Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Absolute Thrill

Unscripted

5.001 votes

Rank #48,907 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Natural Oud

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.673 votes

Rank #35,803 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Natural Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absolute Thrill
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.
Natural Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Absolute Thrill0/4

Natural Oud3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute ThrillUnscripted

Natural OudAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

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

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNatural Oud

SillageNatural Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BlackcurrantGingerBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pink PepperPatchouliCardamom

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossVetiverMusk

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitPineappleBergamotNutmegPink PepperCloves

Heart

CardamomCinnamonGingerRoseCitron

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTonkaAmbroxanMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Absolute Thrill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNatural OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Thrill by Unscripted delivers a crisp, tart introduction led by blackcurrant and bergamot, balanced by a sharp kick of fresh ginger. As the opening brightness settles, warm cardamom and crackling pink pepper join an earthy patchouli core. This gives the fragrance a lively, textured spice that feels energetic …

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Natural Oud by Al Haramain is a bright fruit and citrus opening (black currant, grapefruit, pineapple, bergamot) that quickly turns into a warm spice mix with cardamom, cinnamon and ginger. The dry-down is woody, mossy and musky with patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver, tonka and ambroxan. Despite the name, there …

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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, Absolute Thrill or Natural Oud?

Natural Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolute Thrill is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Natural Oud is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Absolute Thrill for a woody and fresh spicy character. Choose Natural Oud for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Thrill or Natural Oud?

Natural Oud lasts longest (Natural Oud 100/100, Absolute Thrill 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Thrill or Natural Oud?

Natural Oud projects furthest (Natural Oud 100/100, Absolute Thrill 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Thrill and Natural Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Absolute Thrill or Natural Oud better for summer or winter?

Absolute Thrill suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Thrill and Natural Oud?

Absolute Thrill has top notes of Blackcurrant, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Natural Oud has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.