Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs Sun Drop

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 478 ratings analysed

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,976 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sun Drop

Orlov Paris

3.7066 votes

Rank #18,496 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun Drop takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sun Drop
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aoud3/7

Sun Drop4/7

Ratings & consensus: Aoud
Community sentiment: Aoud
Longevity: Sun Drop
Sillage & projection: Sun Drop
Value for money: Sun Drop
Versatility: Sun Drop
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

Sun DropOrlov Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerAoudRating 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

33%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerAoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySun Drop

SillageSun Drop

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSun DropBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

rose88%

oud77%

fresh spicy65%

woody53%

powdery42%

Scent match73%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

SaffronNutmegCardamomCinnamon

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)Cloves

Base

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

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–

Spring38

Summer28

Fall100

Winter97

Day78

Night100

Category winnerSun DropMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men8

Unisex74

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,976

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#18,496

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Sun Drop is a dense spicy rose oud with a thick saffron opening, warm cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon, then a darker rose and oud heart. It feels rich, tactile and heated on skin, with musk, sandalwood and patchouli adding weight in the dry-down. Best treated as a cold-weather scent, it suits oud lovers who want spice, …

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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 Sun Drop?

Sun Drop takes 4 of 7 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; Sun Drop is rated 3.70/5 from 66 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sun Drop for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or Sun Drop?

Sun Drop lasts longest (Sun Drop 79/100, Aoud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or Sun Drop?

Projection is very close: Sun Drop 66/100, Aoud 64/100 for sillage.

Do Aoud and Sun Drop smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Aoud or Sun Drop better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aoud and Sun Drop?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. Sun Drop has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cloves, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.