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Aoud Extraordinaire vs Less is More

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

Updated 396 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Aoud Extraordinaire

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

  • Less is More

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aoud Extraordinaire2/4
Less is More2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aoud Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Less is More
Value for money
Less is More
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
Less is MoreMake Up Store
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 388 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 35%Had 10%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

13%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityAoud Extraordinaire

SillageLess is More

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value50
Category winnerLess is MoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
woody61%
fruity100%
sweet88%
tropical77%
fresh65%
marine53%
musky42%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleTangerineRed Currant
Heart2 to 4 hours
MangoLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskSea NotesPlum
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mango, Plum and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Less is More, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer95
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#60,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Less is More by Make Up Store presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around mouthwatering sweetness. The opening arrives with a lively punch of juicy pineapple, tangy red currant, and zesty tangerine. As the initial brightness settles, lush mango emerges alongside delicate lily-of-the-valley and dewy cyclamen,…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud Extraordinaire or Less is More?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes; Less is More is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Less is More for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Extraordinaire or Less is More?

Aoud Extraordinaire lasts longest (Aoud Extraordinaire 73/100, Less is More 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Extraordinaire or Less is More?

Projection is very close: Less is More 65/100, Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100 for sillage.

Do Aoud Extraordinaire and Less is More smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mango, Plum and Cyclamen.

Is Aoud Extraordinaire or Less is More better for summer or winter?

Less is More suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Extraordinaire and Less is More?

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. Less is More has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine and Red Currant, heart notes of Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Sea Notes and Plum.

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