Fragrance comparison

Aoud Absolue Precieux vs The Aoud

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 603 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aoud Absolue Precieux

Roja Dove

4.62337 votes

Rank #206 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

The Aoud

Mancera

3.89266 votes

Rank #3,511 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Absolue Precieux takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aoud Absolue Precieux
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Aoud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aoud Absolue Precieux6/7

The Aoud1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud Absolue PrecieuxRoja Dove

The AoudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 337 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 58%

3.89/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerAoud Absolue PrecieuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

41%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

266 votes

Category winnerAoud Absolue PrecieuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAoud Absolue Precieux

SillageAoud Absolue Precieux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value54

Category winnerThe AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both rose, oud and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VerbenaLemonBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliLeatherRhubarbCinnamonNutmegSaffronVanilla

Top15-30 mins

ClovesCinnamonWhite PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSaffronGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherWoody NotesSandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather. Durations are only published for The Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer24

Fall97

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring48

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerAoud Absolue PrecieuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex24

Women31

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#206

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#3,511

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerAoud Absolue PrecieuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Absolue Precieux opens with a striking mix of citrus, rose and a tart, salty edge that some wearers link to rhubarb and ambergris. It quickly turns darker and richer, with leathery oud, patchouli and warm spice wrapped in a dense, polished texture. This is a bold rose oud with real weight. It suits shoppers who e…

Reviews →

Do not overspray this. Mancera The Aoud opens with an aggressive blast of medicinal agarwood, biting cloves, and sharp cinnamon that commands immediate attention. A quick flash of bergamot tries to cut through the spice, but the composition pivots swiftly into a dark, thorny rose wrapped in dry saffron. As the fragran…

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, Aoud Absolue Precieux or The Aoud?

Aoud Absolue Precieux takes 6 of 7 categories. Aoud Absolue Precieux is rated 4.62/5 from 337 votes; The Aoud is rated 3.89/5 from 266 votes. Choose Aoud Absolue Precieux for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Aoud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Absolue Precieux or The Aoud?

Aoud Absolue Precieux lasts longest (Aoud Absolue Precieux 94/100, The Aoud 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Absolue Precieux or The Aoud?

Aoud Absolue Precieux projects furthest (Aoud Absolue Precieux 86/100, The Aoud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Absolue Precieux and The Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.

Is Aoud Absolue Precieux or The Aoud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aoud Absolue Precieux is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud Absolue Precieux is the stronger pick. Aoud Absolue Precieux suits evening wear; The Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Absolue Precieux and The Aoud?

Aoud Absolue Precieux has top notes of Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Leather and Rhubarb. The Aoud has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, White Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.