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Aoud Extraordinaire vs Zodiac

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

Updated 455 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zodiac takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aoud Extraordinaire

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

  • Zodiac

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aoud Extraordinaire1/7
Zodiac6/7
Ratings & consensus
Zodiac
Community sentiment
Zodiac
Longevity
Zodiac
Sillage & projection
Zodiac
Value for money
Zodiac
Versatility
Zodiac
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
ZodiacPARIS CORNER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 388 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%
Category winnerZodiacRating 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

52%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
1%Dislike
4%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerZodiacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityZodiac

SillageZodiac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value84
Category winnerZodiacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
woody61%
citrus100%
woody92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, sweet 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
PearBergamotGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
Woody NotesOrange BlossomJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
MuskVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesPear, Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for Zodiac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer95
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer100
Fall86
Winter40
Day100
Night86
Category winnerZodiacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
Men82
Unisex13
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#10,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Zodiac by PARIS CORNER opens with a lively blend of crisp pear, zesty bergamot, and sharp ginger. That bright kick quickly meets a balanced heart of orange blossom and jasmine grounded by distinct woody notes. As the scent settles, a foundation of warm amber, soft vanilla, and prominent musk takes over, giving the cle…

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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 Zodiac?

Zodiac takes 6 of 7 categories. Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes; Zodiac is rated 4.25/5 from 67 votes. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zodiac for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Extraordinaire or Zodiac?

They last about the same: Zodiac 75/100, Aoud Extraordinaire 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Extraordinaire or Zodiac?

Zodiac projects furthest (Zodiac 66/100, Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Extraordinaire and Zodiac smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Pear, Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Aoud Extraordinaire or Zodiac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zodiac is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Zodiac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Extraordinaire and Zodiac?

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. Zodiac has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Woody Notes, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.

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