Aoud Blue Notes vs The Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aoud Blue Notes takes 4 of 7 categories.
Aoud Blue NotesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The OudChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aoud Blue Notes4/7
The Oud3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Community sentiment
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Longevity
- The Oud
- Sillage & projection
- The Oud
- Value for money
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Versatility
- The Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud Blue Notes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aoud Blue NotesManceraThe OudRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
3.62/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
1,057 votes
42%Love
19%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
31%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Oud
SillageThe Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAoud Blue NotesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top
GeraniumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Base
ClovePatchouliLabdanumGuaiac WoodDry WoodFrankincenseCedarwoodStyrax
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Spring88
Summer75
Fall100
Winter94
Day73
Night100
Category winnerThe OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,290
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews118
Overall rank#14,096
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…
Reviews →Roja Dove The Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, mandarin and geranium giving way to a polished floral heart where rose stands out most. The base turns woody, ambered and gently spicy, with oud adding texture more than roughness. This wears like a refined rose oud rather than an animalic oud bom…
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, Aoud Blue Notes or The Oud?
Aoud Blue Notes takes 4 of 7 categories. Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes; The Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 72 votes. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aoud Blue Notes or The Oud?
The Oud lasts longest (The Oud 77/100, Aoud Blue Notes 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aoud Blue Notes or The Oud?
The Oud projects furthest (The Oud 68/100, Aoud Blue Notes 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aoud Blue Notes and The Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Aoud Blue Notes or The Oud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aoud Blue Notes is the stronger pick. For winter, The Oud is the stronger pick. Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear; The Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aoud Blue Notes and The Oud?
Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood. The Oud has top notes of Geranium, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Clove, Patchouli, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.
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