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Aoud Extraordinaire vs Christian Dubois Inspired

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

Updated 395 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Aoud Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Christian Dubois Inspired

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aoud Extraordinaire3/4
Christian Dubois Inspired1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aoud Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Aoud Extraordinaire
Value for money
Christian Dubois Inspired
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aoud Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aoud ExtraordinaireRoja Dove
Christian Dubois InspiredDilís Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 388 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
19%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
12%Hate

235 votes

0%Love
71%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityAoud Extraordinaire

SillageAoud Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value67
Category winnerChristian Dubois InspiredBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
woody61%
woody100%
earthy83%
mossy65%
aromatic48%
citrus30%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineappleMangoPearPeachGrapefruitApplePlumMandarin
Heart
Orange BlossomGeraniumCyclamenHeliotropeLily of the ValleyRose
Base
Cotton CandyToffeeCashmeranWoody NotesMuskVanillaLeatherAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotPlum
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomHazelnutJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
CedarVetiverOakmossPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Plum, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Christian Dubois Inspired, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer95
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
Men63
Unisex25
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#67,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Extraordinaire opens like a bright tropical candy haze, with mango, pineapple, citrus and soft florals giving it a glossy, cheerful feel. On skin, it usually turns sweeter, powderier and more woody, with vanilla, amber, cashmeran and a smoother oud effect in the dry-down. It leans more feminine than the name sugg…

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Christian Dubois Inspired by Dilís Parfum delivers a woody profile built on contrasting fruit, nutty accents, and forest floor elements. The opening pairs sharp grapefruit and bright bergamot with sweet plum flesh. Soon after, the scent shifts toward a richer core where toasted hazelnut mingles with floral orange blos…

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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 Extraordinaire or Christian Dubois Inspired?

Aoud Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories. Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes; Christian Dubois Inspired is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Christian Dubois Inspired for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Extraordinaire or Christian Dubois Inspired?

Aoud Extraordinaire lasts longest (Aoud Extraordinaire 73/100, Christian Dubois Inspired 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Extraordinaire or Christian Dubois Inspired?

Aoud Extraordinaire projects furthest (Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100, Christian Dubois Inspired 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Extraordinaire and Christian Dubois Inspired smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Plum, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Aoud Extraordinaire or Christian Dubois Inspired better for summer or winter?

Christian Dubois Inspired suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Extraordinaire and Christian Dubois Inspired?

Aoud Extraordinaire has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Pear and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cyclamen and Heliotrope, a base of Cotton Candy, Toffee, Cashmeran and Woody Notes. Christian Dubois Inspired has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Hazelnut and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

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