Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs L'Elegant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 597 ratings analysed

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,976 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

L'Elegant

MDCI Parfums

3.92185 votes

Rank #6,124 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Elegant takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L'Elegant
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Aoud3/7

L'Elegant4/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Elegant
Community sentiment: Aoud
Longevity: L'Elegant
Sillage & projection: L'Elegant
Value for money: Aoud
Versatility: L'Elegant
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

L'ElegantMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerL'ElegantRating 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

41%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerAoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Elegant

SillageL'Elegant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match34%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

IncenseCardamomSaffronBlack Pepper

Heart

SandalwoodOrrisNutmegDavanaHoneyCinnamonCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCashmeranLabdanumTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon 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

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'ElegantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,976

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#6,124

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews40

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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L'Elegant is a warm spicy, incense-led MDCI with cardamom, sandalwood, dusty woods and a restrained honeyed sweetness. Reviewers often notice the incense and oud more than the orris, with the spices fading fairly quickly for some skin types. It suits people who enjoy refined spicy woods with a polished niche feel, esp…

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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 L'Elegant?

L'Elegant takes 4 of 7 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; L'Elegant is rated 3.92/5 from 185 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose L'Elegant for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or L'Elegant?

L'Elegant lasts longest (L'Elegant 76/100, Aoud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or L'Elegant?

Projection is very close: L'Elegant 66/100, Aoud 64/100 for sillage.

Do Aoud and L'Elegant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Aoud or L'Elegant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aoud and L'Elegant?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. L'Elegant has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Orris, Nutmeg and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Cashmeran and Labdanum.