Fragrance comparison

Accord Oud vs Idole

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,083 ratings analysed

Accord Oud

Byredo

3.881,818 votes

Rank #1,136 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Idole

Lubin

4.171,265 votes

Rank #597 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idole takes 4 of 7 categories.

Accord Oud
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
Idole
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Accord Oud2/7

Idole4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Accord OudByredo

IdoleLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 1,818 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 1,265 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

Category winnerIdoleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

51%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

874 votes

Category winnerIdoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAccord Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value52

Category winnerIdoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

rum69%

animalic61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

rum72%

leather58%

sweet44%

citrus30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather and rum

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryRumSaffron

Heart

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Clary Sage

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

RumSaffronBitter OrangeCaraway

Heart

EbonySugar CanePalm Tree

Base

LeatherRed Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesRum, Saffron and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAccord OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex54

Women9

Men42

Unisex55

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews223

Overall rank#597

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews176

Category winnerIdoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Accord Oud by Byredo is a daring, industrial take on a classic woody base. It opens with sharp blackberry and rum, immediately settling into a distinct leather and oud core. This scent feels modern, sleek, and surprisingly wearable for fall or winter nights. It creates an edgy, memorable impression without the heavy t…

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Idole by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention. Centered on a rich rum accord balanced by bitter orange and saffron, it settles into an exotic base of ebony and leather. Ideal for cold autumn evenings or formal occasions, this scent provides a warm, mysterious profile that suits those looking for a …

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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, Accord Oud or Idole?

Idole takes 4 of 7 categories. Accord Oud is rated 3.88/5 from 1,818 votes; Idole is rated 4.17/5 from 1,265 votes. Choose Accord Oud for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Idole for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Accord Oud or Idole?

They last about the same: Accord Oud 75/100, Idole 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Accord Oud or Idole?

Projection is very close: Accord Oud 66/100, Idole 66/100 for sillage.

Do Accord Oud and Idole smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and rum accords. Common notes include Rum, Saffron and Leather.

Is Accord Oud or Idole better for summer or winter?

For summer, Accord Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Accord Oud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Accord Oud and Idole?

Accord Oud has top notes of Blackberry, Rum and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Idole has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Bitter Orange and Caraway, heart notes of Ebony, Sugar Cane and Palm Tree, a base of Leather and Red Sandalwood.