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Alien Oud Majestueux vs Fresh Oud

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

Updated 1,056 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Oud Majestueux takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Alien Oud Majestueux

    Choose it for a oud and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Fresh Oud

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Alien Oud Majestueux6/7
Fresh Oud1/7
Ratings & consensus
Alien Oud Majestueux
Community sentiment
Alien Oud Majestueux
Longevity
Alien Oud Majestueux
Sillage & projection
Alien Oud Majestueux
Value for money
Alien Oud Majestueux
Versatility
Fresh Oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Alien Oud Majestueux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alien Oud MajestueuxMugler
Fresh OudRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 958 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.56/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%
Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate

958 votes

37%Love
28%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
18%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityAlien Oud Majestueux

SillageAlien Oud Majestueux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value38
Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
oud100%
white floral91%
amber83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
powdery56%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
oud77%
powdery69%
leather61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
SaffronCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineCashmeran
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)Amber
Top
GrapefruitBergamotSaffronCardamomCeylon Cinnamon
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)IrisJasmineBulgarian Rose
Base
SandalwoodLeatherVanillaCashmere WoodAmberWhite MuskCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Alien Oud Majestueux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring31
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFresh OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex55
Women39
Date 41%Party 38%Casual 13%Work 8%
Men50
Unisex45
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#15,851

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alien Oud Majestueux by Mugler takes the solar floral identity of the original pillar and steeps it in dark, resinous woods. Do not overspray this. The initial spray unleashes an assertive surge of dry saffron and crushed green cardamom pods, underpinned by a solvent edge that takes three minutes to soften. Soon, dens…

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Fresh Oud by Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, Ceylon cinnamon, and dark agarwood. As the aggressive top notes quiet down, smooth iris and leather emerge over a heavy cedar base. It wears best during chilly late autumn nights when cold air tempers its pungent, animalic …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alien Oud Majestueux or Fresh Oud?

Alien Oud Majestueux takes 6 of 7 categories. Alien Oud Majestueux is rated 4.10/5 from 958 votes; Fresh Oud is rated 3.56/5 from 98 votes. Choose Alien Oud Majestueux for a oud and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fresh Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alien Oud Majestueux or Fresh Oud?

Alien Oud Majestueux lasts longest (Alien Oud Majestueux 80/100, Fresh Oud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Oud Majestueux or Fresh Oud?

Alien Oud Majestueux projects furthest (Alien Oud Majestueux 73/100, Fresh Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Oud Majestueux and Fresh Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alien Oud Majestueux or Fresh Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Oud Majestueux is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien Oud Majestueux is the stronger pick. Alien Oud Majestueux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Oud Majestueux and Fresh Oud?

Alien Oud Majestueux has top notes of Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Fresh Oud has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.

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