Fragrance comparison

Alien Oud Majestueux vs Ruh

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,157 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alien Oud Majestueux

Mugler

4.10958 votes

Rank #1,812 OudWhite Floral

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56%scent match

Closely related

Ruh

Pekji

4.08199 votes

Rank #2,407 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Oud Majestueux takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alien Oud Majestueux
Choose it for a oud and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruh
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.

Alien Oud Majestueux5/7

Ruh1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien Oud Majestueux
Community sentiment: Ruh
Longevity: Alien Oud Majestueux
Sillage & projection: Alien Oud Majestueux
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Alien Oud Majestueux
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

RuhPekji

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 958 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

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

52%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerRuhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAlien Oud Majestueux

SillageAlien Oud Majestueux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

white floral91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

rose90%

woody80%

white floral70%

coffee60%

oud50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, white floral and oud

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

Saffron

Heart

RoseCardamomJasmine

Base

CoffeeAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliWoody NotesAmberMuskSandalwood

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

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Date 41%Party 38%Casual 13%Work 8%

Men7

Unisex75

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#2,407

PerfumerÖmer Ipekçi

Launched—

Reviews48

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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Ruh opens with saffron, cardamom and rose, then settles into a deep coffee, musk and oud base with a smooth woody glow. Reviews consistently describe it as warm, spicy and polished rather than harsh. It suits rose-oud lovers who want something richer and more textured, especially in cool weather or evening wear. Sampl…

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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 Ruh?

Alien Oud Majestueux takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien Oud Majestueux is rated 4.10/5 from 958 votes; Ruh is rated 4.08/5 from 199 votes. Choose Alien Oud Majestueux for a oud and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruh for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alien Oud Majestueux or Ruh?

They last about the same: Alien Oud Majestueux 80/100, Ruh 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Oud Majestueux or Ruh?

Alien Oud Majestueux projects furthest (Alien Oud Majestueux 73/100, Ruh 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Oud Majestueux and Ruh smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, white floral and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alien Oud Majestueux or Ruh 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 Ruh?

Alien Oud Majestueux has top notes of Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Ruh has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Coffee, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Woody Notes.