Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs Nefs

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,037 ratings analysed

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,976 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Nefs

Nishane

4.393,625 votes

Rank #5 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Nefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aoud1/7

Nefs6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AoudM. Micallef

NefsNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNefsRating 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

64%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,579 votes

Category winnerNefsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNefs

SillageNefs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value43

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%

woody92%

floral84%

oud77%

rose69%

honey61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, oud and rose

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

HoneySaffronFigVioletSage

Heart

RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon. 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–

Spring40

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNefsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men35

Unisex53

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,976

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Category winnerNefsHigher 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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Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume transforms on skin as dark agarwood and polished leather rise to balance the opening sweetness. Notes of dry cinnamon, cedar, and aged whiskey add a resinous warmth that keep…

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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 Nefs?

Nefs takes 6 of 7 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or Nefs?

Nefs lasts longest (Nefs 93/100, Aoud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or Nefs?

Nefs projects furthest (Nefs 86/100, Aoud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud and Nefs smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Aoud or Nefs better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nefs is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud is the stronger pick. Nefs suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud and Nefs?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. Nefs has top notes of Honey, Saffron, Fig and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla and Leather.