Fragrance comparison

Alex vs Cordovan Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alex

Assaf

4.002 votes

Rank #63,737 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Cordovan Oud

L'Atelier Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #66,874 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alex takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alex
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cordovan Oud
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alex3/4

Cordovan Oud0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexAssaf

Cordovan OudL'Atelier Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlex

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

powdery77%

warm spicy65%

rose53%

lavender42%

leather100%

woody90%

oud80%

powdery70%

musky60%

cacao50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCinnamonSaffronApple

Heart

CedarwoodRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodOudMusk

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonAppleSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherSuedeOudPapyrusCocoaIncenseIrisRose

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodMuskPatchouliOpoponaxMoss

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron, Apple and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Cordovan Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,874

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alex by Assaf opens with a sharp burst of cinnamon, crisp apple, and dry saffron before settling into a warm core of cedarwood and rose. As it dries down on skin, heavy amber, sandalwood, and oud take over, giving the fragrance a dense, smoky profile. It wears best during cold winter evenings with dark outerwear.

Reviews →

Cordovan Oud by L'Atelier Parfum is a plush, approachable leather scent that strips away the harsh petrol bite often found in dark wood perfumes. The opening brings a crisp crunch of red apple dusted with warm cinnamon and bittersweet saffron. As it settles, smooth suede and gentle oud emerge alongside a dusting of dr…

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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, Alex or Cordovan Oud?

Alex takes 3 of 4 categories. Alex is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Cordovan Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alex for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cordovan Oud for a leather and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alex or Cordovan Oud?

Alex lasts longest (Alex 90/100, Cordovan Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alex or Cordovan Oud?

Projection is very close: Alex 50/100, Cordovan Oud 50/100 for sillage.

Do Alex and Cordovan Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron, Apple and Cedarwood.

Is Alex or Cordovan Oud better for summer or winter?

Alex suits evening wear; Cordovan Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alex and Cordovan Oud?

Alex has top notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Saffron and Apple, heart notes of Cedarwood and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oud and Musk. Cordovan Oud has top notes of Cinnamon, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Suede, Oud and Papyrus, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Patchouli and Opoponax.