Fragrance comparison

Althaur vs Nabati Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Althaur

HelloHelen

3.002 votes

Rank #70,472 WoodyRum

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nabati Oud

Astrophil & Stella

3.8324 votes

Rank #56,445 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nabati Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Althaur
Choose it for a woody and rum character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nabati Oud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Althaur0/4

Nabati Oud4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlthaurHelloHelen

Nabati OudAstrophil & Stella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

54%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

17%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNabati Oud

SillageNabati Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNabati OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rum92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

musky61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

anis69%

rum61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRumSaffron

Heart

PatchouliIrisRose

Base

OudDry WoodNutmegMuskMugwort

Top

RumStar AniseCardamomSaffronBergamotCinnamonAmbrette

Heart

OudLeatherAquatic notesTurkish RoseIrisDavana

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouliVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesRum, Saffron, Patchouli and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex31

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,472

PerfumerHelen Nechyporuk, Vanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,445

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNabati OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Althaur by HelloHelen opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and dark rum before settling into a warm core of patchouli, iris, and earthy saffron. Dry woods and subtle oud anchor the base, creating a cozy atmosphere tailored for crisp autumn nights and intimate dinners.

Reviews →

Nabati Oud opens with a dark splash of spiced rum, star anise, and crushed cardamom before revealing a heart of dry leather and dark oud. Perfumer Christian Provenzano balances the heavy resin with a cool flash of aquatic notes and soft Turkish rose, preventing the wood from turning overly dense. As it settles on skin…

Reviews →

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, Althaur or Nabati Oud?

Nabati Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Althaur is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Nabati Oud is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes. Choose Althaur for a woody and rum character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nabati Oud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Althaur or Nabati Oud?

Nabati Oud lasts longest (Nabati Oud 71/100, Althaur 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Althaur or Nabati Oud?

Nabati Oud projects furthest (Nabati Oud 60/100, Althaur 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Althaur and Nabati Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Rum, Saffron, Patchouli and Iris.

Is Althaur or Nabati Oud better for summer or winter?

Althaur suits day or night wear; Nabati Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Althaur and Nabati Oud?

Althaur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rum and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris and Rose, a base of Oud, Dry Wood, Nutmeg and Musk. Nabati Oud has top notes of Rum, Star Anise, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Oud, Leather, Aquatic notes and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.