Fragrance comparison

An Air Of Despair vs Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

An Air Of Despair

Imaginary Authors

3.5382 votes

Rank #14,999 WoodyWarm Spicy

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49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.8137 votes

Rank #14,633 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

An Air Of Despair
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

An Air Of Despair0/7

Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum7/7

Ratings & consensus: Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum
Community sentiment: Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum
Longevity: Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum
Sillage & projection: Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum
Value for money: Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum
Versatility: Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An Air Of DespairImaginary Authors

Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De ParfumAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerDehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

30%Dislike

1%Hate

74 votes

43%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerDehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum

SillageDehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

musky77%

powdery65%

metallic53%

leather42%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

oud83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

amber56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GeraniumBergamotOrange

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)ClovesSaffronFloral Notes

Base

CedarAmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter61

Day100

Night–

Spring64

Summer64

Fall82

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerDehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,999

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#14,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Air Of Despair is a dry, cedar-led scent with saffron adding a leathery, slightly metallic warmth and musk keeping it clean rather than fluffy. It opens sharp for some wearers, then settles into a smooth, comforting woodiness that can feel cozy, austere, and quietly distinctive. This suits someone who enjoys minima…

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Dehnal Oudh Ateeq is an oud-forward scent that quickly settles into spicy woods and ambered musk, with any citrus lift feeling brief on skin. Think dense, dry, smoky-leaning oud with clove and saffron warmth rather than sweetness. Reviews are split, some call it excellent for a mid-range oud with big wear, others find…

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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, An Air Of Despair or Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum?

Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. An Air Of Despair is rated 3.53/5 from 82 votes; Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum is rated 3.81/5 from 37 votes. Choose An Air Of Despair for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, An Air Of Despair or Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum?

Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum lasts longest (Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum 75/100, An Air Of Despair 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An Air Of Despair or Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum?

Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum projects furthest (Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum 73/100, An Air Of Despair 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Air Of Despair and Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedar and Musk.

Is An Air Of Despair or Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum is the stronger pick. An Air Of Despair suits daytime wear; Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Air Of Despair and Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum?

An Air Of Despair features Saffron, Cedar and Musk. Dehnal Oudh Ateeq Eau De Parfum has top notes of Geranium, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cloves, Saffron and Floral Notes, a base of Cedar, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.