Fragrance comparison

Alphonso Oud vs Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Alphonso Oud

Umma Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #37,737 MuskyOud

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18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.5714 votes

Rank #28,909 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alphonso Oud
Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Alphonso Oud1/4

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)
Sillage & projection: Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)
Value for money: Alphonso Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alphonso OudUmma Perfumes

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

79%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

SillageBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAlphonso OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

oud90%

fruity80%

powdery70%

sweet60%

tropical50%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

musky77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoBlackberryBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

White MuskAssam OudAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cacao Pod

Top

MangoRhubarbSaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

IncenseWhite MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCostusLeatherVetiverCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMango, Black Pepper and White Musk. Durations are only published for Alphonso Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day79

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 21%Work 17%

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,909

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alphonso Oud by Umma Perfumes takes a surprising detour from typical Middle Eastern blends by pairing golden Alphonso mango with dark Assam oud. You get a tart flash of crushed blackberry and pungent black pepper right off the atomizer. It feels juicy, dense, and instantly bright. Within twenty minutes, sweet velvety …

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Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) is an intense oriental woody fragrance built on a sharp, fruity mango and rhubarb opening. It settles into a heavy, complex base of incense, leather, and cypriol oil. This unisex scent demands attention, projecting powerfully in cool weather. It is a bold choice for those who prefe…

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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, Alphonso Oud or Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) takes 3 of 4 categories. Alphonso Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) is rated 4.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose Alphonso Oud for a musky and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alphonso Oud or Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) lasts longest (Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) 96/100, Alphonso Oud 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alphonso Oud or Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) projects furthest (Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) 90/100, Alphonso Oud 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alphonso Oud and Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Mango, Black Pepper and White Musk.

Is Alphonso Oud or Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) better for summer or winter?

Alphonso Oud suits evening wear; Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alphonso Oud and Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)?

Alphonso Oud has top notes of Mango, Blackberry and Black Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Grasse Rose, a base of White Musk, Assam Oud, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cacao Pod. Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) has top notes of Mango, Rhubarb, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Incense, White Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Costus.