Fragrance comparison

Aoud 3 vs Delice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 471 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aoud 3

M. Micallef

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,665 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

Delice

M. Micallef

3.86461 votes

Rank #4,603 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aoud 3
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Delice
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aoud 32/3

Delice1/3

Ratings & consensus: Aoud 3
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Aoud 3
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Delice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud 3M. Micallef

DeliceM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

3.86/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerAoud 3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

37%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

352 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAoud 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy91%

vanilla83%

cinnamon74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

fresh spicy100%

oud91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

Scent match82%Very similar · both oud, fresh spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonVanillaNutmegPlumPink PepperOrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegBay LeafOrange

Heart

PlumCinnamonRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Vanilla

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men27

Unisex48

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,665

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,603

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerDeliceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud 3 by M. Micallef is a woody spicy composition centered on a resilient agarwood base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright orange, eventually softening into a heart of plum, rose, and nutmeg. It sits heavily on the skin, ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions where presenc…

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Delice by M. Micallef is a unisex fragrance that balances spicy heat with deep, resinous woods. Opening with a zesty citrus and sharp nutmeg, it quickly warms into a heart of plum and cinnamon. It is an excellent choice for autumn evenings or cold winter days when you want a scent that projects confidence without bein…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud 3 or Delice?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories. Aoud 3 is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Delice is rated 3.86/5 from 461 votes. Choose Aoud 3 for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Delice for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which projects more, Aoud 3 or Delice?

Aoud 3 projects furthest (Aoud 3 100/100, Delice 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud 3 and Delice smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, fresh spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg.

Is Aoud 3 or Delice better for summer or winter?

Aoud 3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud 3 and Delice?

Aoud 3 features Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Plum. Delice has top notes of Nutmeg, Bay Leaf and Orange, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.