Fragrance comparison

Ambra Oud vs MOD

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambra Oud

Al Ambra

3.9143 votes

Rank #26,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

MOD

mark.

3.9417 votes

Rank #22,666 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambra Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ambra Oud
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
MOD
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambra Oud3/5

MOD2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambra OudAl Ambra

MODmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 41%

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerAmbra OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMOD

SillageAmbra Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAmbra OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

animalic50%

floral100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

herbal30%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Berry FruitsFigNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Cambodian OudBlood OrangeRoseGrapefruitMintSpices

Base

PatchouliWhite WoodsLeather

Top15 to 30 minutes

Rose

Heart2 to 3 hours

Nasturtium

Base2 to 3 hours

Nutmeg

InformationalShared notesNutmeg and Rose. Durations are only published for MOD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex43

Women39

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,173

PerfumerAbdul Rahiman Mugarithottam

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#22,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMODHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambra Oud is a fruity spiced opening that quickly steers into a bold, leathery oud. On some skin the “fruit” stays quiet and the oud can read animalic, even a little stale at first, before it smooths into a more elegant woody leather. Citrus and mint add a sharper, mentholated lift that can make the oud feel easier to…

Reviews →

MOD by mark. presents a sharp, quirky twist on the traditional floral category. Released as a holiday edition in 2017, this eau de parfum strips back the fluff to focus on three distinct notes: fresh rose, peppery nasturtium, and warm culinary nutmeg. The opening introduces a sweet, clean rose that quickly shifts into…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambra Oud or MOD?

Ambra Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambra Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 43 votes; MOD is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Ambra Oud for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose MOD for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambra Oud or MOD?

MOD lasts longest (MOD 65/100, Ambra Oud 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambra Oud or MOD?

Ambra Oud projects furthest (Ambra Oud 53/100, MOD 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambra Oud and MOD smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg and Rose.

Is Ambra Oud or MOD better for summer or winter?

Ambra Oud suits daytime wear; MOD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambra Oud and MOD?

Ambra Oud has top notes of Berry Fruits, Fig, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Cambodian Oud, Blood Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, a base of Patchouli, White Woods and Leather. MOD has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Nasturtium, a base of Nutmeg.