Fragrance comparison

Aclus vs Babel Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aclus

Accendis

3.9077 votes

Rank #11,761 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Babel Oud

Élixir Privé

4.009 votes

Rank #57,660 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aclus takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aclus
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Babel Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aclus2/4

Babel Oud0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AclusAccendis

Babel OudÉlixir Privé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

44%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value61

Category winnerAclusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

earthy50%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

oud69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LabdanumAngelicaCardamomArtemisiaOrris

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac Wood

Top

CloveBergamotGingerBrazilian OrangeVioletCardamom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherAmbergrisLabdanumAmyrisAtlas CedarPatchouliGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Labdanum, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex54

Women8

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,761

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#57,660

PerfumerIsabel Gil Trujilo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAclusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aclus by Accendis is a fragrance for women and men. Aclus was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Labdanum, Angelica, Cardamom, Artemisia and Orris; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Guaiac Woo…

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Babel Oud opens with a lively burst of spicy clove, zesty Brazilian orange, and sharp ginger before settling into a warm, deeply woody heart. As the bright citrus top fades, a velvety Bulgarian rose emerges alongside rich labdanum and smoky agarwood. The scent dries down into an inviting blend of smooth leather, cedar…

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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, Aclus or Babel Oud?

Aclus takes 2 of 4 categories. Aclus is rated 3.90/5 from 77 votes; Babel Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Aclus for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Babel Oud for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aclus or Babel Oud?

They last about the same: Aclus 80/100, Babel Oud 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aclus or Babel Oud?

Projection is very close: Aclus 72/100, Babel Oud 72/100 for sillage.

Do Aclus and Babel Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Labdanum, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Aclus or Babel Oud better for summer or winter?

Aclus suits day or night wear; Babel Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aclus and Babel Oud?

Aclus has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Labdanum, Angelica, Cardamom and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Guaiac Wood. Babel Oud has top notes of Clove, Bergamot, Ginger and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Ambergris and Labdanum.