Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs 51 Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 644 ratings analysed

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,979 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

51 Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.23232 votes

Rank #2,405 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

51 Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
51 Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Aoud1/7

51 Pour Homme6/7

Ratings & consensus: 51 Pour Homme
Community sentiment: 51 Pour Homme
Longevity: 51 Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: 51 Pour Homme
Value for money: 51 Pour Homme
Versatility: Aoud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 51 Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AoudM. Micallef

51 Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winner51 Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

280 votes

58%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

106 votes

Category winner51 Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity51 Pour Homme

Sillage51 Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value53

Category winner51 Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood

Base

HoneyPatchouli

Top

LemonLavenderBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumYlang-YlangViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSaffronBirchAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LabdanumMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men53

Unisex40

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,979

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#2,405

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winner51 Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud by M. Micallef is a rich woody spicy fragrance that leans into traditional oriental profiles. Launched in 2003, it centers on a prominent rose and agarwood accord that feels dense and resinous on skin. Ideal for cool weather, this scent offers a mature, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy deep, honeyed woo…

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51 Pour Homme opens brighter than its dense note list suggests, with lemon and lavender giving way to a dark rose, saffron, leather, and oud heart. On skin it usually settles into a smoky, woody amber with a dry, grown-up feel. This suits someone who likes polished but shadowy fragrances, especially in cooler weather.…

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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 or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; 51 Pour Homme is rated 4.23/5 from 232 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose 51 Pour Homme for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme lasts longest (51 Pour Homme 85/100, Aoud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme projects furthest (51 Pour Homme 78/100, Aoud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud and 51 Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Aoud or 51 Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aoud is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud and 51 Pour Homme?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. 51 Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Saffron and Birch.