Fragrance comparison

Anubis vs Aqua Oud

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anubis

Udjat · 2021

4.009 votes

Rank #40,524 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Aqua Oud

Karakash Perfume

3.508 votes

Rank #53,307 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anubis takes 4 of 4 categories.

Anubis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aqua Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Anubis4/4

Aqua Oud0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnubisUdjat

Aqua OudKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

38%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAnubis

SillageAnubis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAnubisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

leather84%

amber77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

herbal90%

oud80%

fresh spicy70%

leather60%

woody50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, oud and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitSaffronArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegBulgarian Rose

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherTonka BeanCedar

Top

Cypress LeafArtemisiaBergamotSaffronCardamom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseNutmegJasmineVanillaMuskGrapefruit

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCedarSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Saffron, Artemisia and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Anubis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day69

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Date 36%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,307

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAnubisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anubis by Udjat opens with a tart, biting spray of cold grapefruit and herbal artemisia. Red saffron arrives within seconds. It adds an earthy, dry warmth that cuts right through the bitter citrus rind. After twenty minutes, the opening bite gives way to velvety Bulgarian rose and grated nutmeg. The center feels dark,…

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Aqua Oud by Karakash Perfume combines fresh cypress leaf and saffron with a dark leather and agarwood base. Designed by Mohammad Tammam Mando, this unisex fragrance is built for cool autumn days. It offers a dry, aromatic alternative to sweet modern ouds, appealing to collectors who want woody depth without heavy syru…

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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, Anubis or Aqua Oud?

Anubis takes 4 of 4 categories. Anubis is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Aqua Oud is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Anubis for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aqua Oud for a aromatic and herbal character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anubis or Aqua Oud?

Anubis lasts longest (Anubis 84/100, Aqua Oud 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anubis or Aqua Oud?

Anubis projects furthest (Anubis 77/100, Aqua Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anubis and Aqua Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, oud and leather accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Saffron, Artemisia and Nutmeg.

Is Anubis or Aqua Oud better for summer or winter?

Anubis suits evening wear; Aqua Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anubis and Aqua Oud?

Anubis has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron and Artemisia, heart notes of Nutmeg and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Leather and Tonka Bean. Aqua Oud has top notes of Cypress Leaf, Artemisia, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Vanilla, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.