Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs Invisible Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

4.1375 votes

Rank #11,032 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Invisible Oud

Viktor&Rolf

3.6563 votes

Rank #36,172 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alhambra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alhambra
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Invisible Oud
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alhambra4/5

Invisible Oud1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlhambraAntonio Visconti

Invisible OudViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

3.65/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerAlhambraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

29%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value33

Category winnerInvisible OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

sweet30%

amber100%

vanilla91%

oud83%

warm spicy74%

musky65%

balsamic56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumCorianderRoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliOpoponaxSaffron

Base

MyrrhBenzoinSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhVanillaBenzoinWhite MuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Benzoin 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

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Spring17

Summer8

Fall71

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men9

Unisex41

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,032

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#36,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlhambraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alhambra is a dark amber incense scent with a resinous, church-like feel from the first spray. Labdanum, opoponax, myrrh and benzoin give it a rich balsamic core, while saffron, coriander and patchouli keep it warm, spiced and slightly earthy. It usually wears best in cooler weather and suits someone who enjoys deep, …

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Viktor&Rolf Invisible Oud subverts expectations by presenting a surprisingly clean, airy take on a note usually known for its heavy, medicinal darkness. The opening greets you with a bright pop of pink pepper before settling into a soft, dry musk that wraps around a gentle agarwood. As it warms on the skin, a comforti…

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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, Alhambra or Invisible Oud?

Alhambra takes 4 of 5 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes; Invisible Oud is rated 3.65/5 from 63 votes. Choose Alhambra for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Invisible Oud for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or Invisible Oud?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 80/100, Invisible Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or Invisible Oud?

Projection is very close: Alhambra 72/100, Invisible Oud 70/100 for sillage.

Do Alhambra and Invisible Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Benzoin and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alhambra or Invisible Oud better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits day or night wear; Invisible Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and Invisible Oud?

Alhambra has top notes of Labdanum, Coriander, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Opoponax and Saffron, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense. Invisible Oud features Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Vanilla, Benzoin and White Musk.