Fragrance comparison

Amber Aoud vs The Oriental Oud

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 3,217 ratings analysed

Amber Aoud

Roja Dove

4.323,214 votes

Rank #36 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Oriental Oud

The Fragrance House

4.673 votes

Rank #35,353 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Oriental Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber Aoud
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Oriental Oud
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amber Aoud1/4

The Oriental Oud3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber AoudRoja Dove

The Oriental OudThe Fragrance House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 3,214 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,663 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityThe Oriental Oud

SillageThe Oriental Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value88

Category winnerThe Oriental OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

oud69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

rose92%

white floral84%

oud77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonLime

Heart

RoseFigYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisSaffronCivetMuskSandalwoodOrris RootCinnamon

Top

BergamotSaffron

Heart

RoseJasmineAgarwood (Oud)

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Jasmine 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

Spring44

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex58

Women17

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews597

Overall rank#35,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmber AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Aoud wears more like a plush amber rose than a harsh oud statement. Expect bright citrus at the top, then a rich, jammy rose with saffron, soft florals and a smooth ambery base that can turn powdery on skin. It usually suits cooler weather and dressed-up settings best. If you want a refined rose-led oriental wit…

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Launched in 2017, The Oriental Oud by The Fragrance House opens with a lively blend of bergamot and dry saffron before unfolding into a classic oriental heart. Rich agarwood, velvety rose, and white jasmine form a dense core that balances deep woodiness with floral elegance. As the fragrance settles, base notes of cle…

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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, Amber Aoud or The Oriental Oud?

The Oriental Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Aoud is rated 4.32/5 from 3,214 votes; The Oriental Oud is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Amber Aoud for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Oriental Oud for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Aoud or The Oriental Oud?

The Oriental Oud lasts longest (The Oriental Oud 90/100, Amber Aoud 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Aoud or The Oriental Oud?

The Oriental Oud projects furthest (The Oriental Oud 83/100, Amber Aoud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Aoud and The Oriental Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and oud accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Amber Aoud or The Oriental Oud better for summer or winter?

The Oriental Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Aoud and The Oriental Oud?

Amber Aoud has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Fig, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, Saffron and Civet. The Oriental Oud has top notes of Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Musk and Patchouli.