Ancient Forest vs Oud Nude
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Nude takes 3 of 5 categories.
Ancient ForestChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud NudeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ancient Forest1/5
Oud Nude3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Nude
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Nude
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ancient Forest
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Nude
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ancient ForestScents of ManOud NudeGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%
4.21/ 5 · 970 votes
Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%
Category winnerOud NudeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
10%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
50%Love
31%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
970 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Nude
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAncient ForestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
citrus74%
green65%
warm spicy56%
fruity100%
sweet92%
oud84%
almond77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
White SandalwoodCypressYuzuPine TreeFirBergamotBasilVetiverCardamomFennelAgarwood (Oud)Atlas Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Agarwood (Oud)RaspberryAlmondBourbon VanillaSandalwoodRoseAtlas Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Oud Nude, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night80
Spring63
Summer24
Fall100
Winter97
Day90
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,691
PerfumerAndrea Byrne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,200
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews149
Category winnerOud NudeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAncient Forest by Scents of Man captures the raw, cool spirit of a woodland morning. Notes of bergamot and juniper strike a sharp, bracing opening, while cypress and smoky myrrh ground the scent in earthy depth. It suits anyone seeking an atmospheric, forest-inspired daily fragrance that balances crisp, green freshnes…
Reviews →Oud Nude by Guerlain offers a gentle, refined take on dark resinous wood. Composed by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the fragrance contrasts tart raspberry and creamy almond with bourbon vanilla and smooth agarwood. Instead of the sharp, medicinal punch found in traditional Middle Eastern blends, the oud here feels softened …
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, Ancient Forest or Oud Nude?
Oud Nude takes 3 of 5 categories. Ancient Forest is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Oud Nude is rated 4.21/5 from 970 votes. Choose Ancient Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Nude for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ancient Forest or Oud Nude?
They last about the same: Oud Nude 68/100, Ancient Forest 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ancient Forest or Oud Nude?
Projection is very close: Ancient Forest 55/100, Oud Nude 55/100 for sillage.
Do Ancient Forest and Oud Nude smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Atlas Cedar.
Is Ancient Forest or Oud Nude better for summer or winter?
Ancient Forest suits daytime wear; Oud Nude suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ancient Forest and Oud Nude?
Ancient Forest features White Sandalwood, Cypress, Yuzu, Pine Tree and Fir. Oud Nude features Agarwood (Oud), Raspberry, Almond, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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