Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs Harmony Extreme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 421 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,976 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Harmony Extreme

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.339 votes

Rank #70,409 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Harmony Extreme
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Aoud3/4

Harmony Extreme1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AoudM. Micallef

Harmony ExtremeParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

44%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAoud

SillageAoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHarmony ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

oud61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood

Base

HoneyPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

CorianderRoseNutmegThyme

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonSaffronVanillaTonka Bean

Base2 to 4 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBenzoinAmbergrisTobacco

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Harmony Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,976

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#70,409

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAoudHigher 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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Harmony Extreme by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic woody fragrance built around rich spices and deep woods. It opens with an herbal combination of thyme, coriander seeds, spicy nutmeg, and a delicate touch of rose. As the initial sharpness settles, sweet cinnamon and bitter saffron blend into a creamy heart of va…

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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 Harmony Extreme?

Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; Harmony Extreme is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Harmony Extreme for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or Harmony Extreme?

Aoud lasts longest (Aoud 72/100, Harmony Extreme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or Harmony Extreme?

Aoud projects furthest (Aoud 64/100, Harmony Extreme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud and Harmony Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Aoud or Harmony Extreme better for summer or winter?

Harmony Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud and Harmony Extreme?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. Harmony Extreme has top notes of Coriander, Rose, Nutmeg and Thyme, heart notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Vanilla and Tonka Bean, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood.