Fragrance comparison

Aoud Gourmet vs CH

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4,518 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aoud Gourmet

M. Micallef

3.68340 votes

Rank #7,714 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Carolina Herrera

3.854,178 votes

Rank #3,106 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Gourmet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aoud Gourmet
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
CH
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Aoud Gourmet4/7

CH2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud GourmetM. Micallef

CHCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 54%

3.85/ 5 · 4,178 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerCHRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

238 votes

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

4,178 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAoud Gourmet

SillageAoud Gourmet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAoud GourmetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

honey84%

amber77%

powdery69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

White HoneyMarzipan

Heart

NutmegPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVirginia Cedar

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineTincture of Rose

Base6-8 hrs

SuedePatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Virginia Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for CH, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer24

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Category winnerAoud GourmetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Work 30%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,714

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#3,106

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews149

Category winnerCHHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Gourmet by M. Micallef creates a warm, honey-drenched experience that leans heavily into woody and sweet territory. The fragrance opens with a sugary kick of marzipan, settling quickly into a comforting, resinous base of sandalwood and cashmere wood. It is best suited for cooler months, where the sweetness can pr…

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Carolina Herrera CH starts with an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and juicy melon before settling into a warm, sugary core. The citrus cuts through the early sweetness quickly. Within twenty minutes, roasted praline and cinnamon emerge, wrapping around creamy orange flower and jasmine petals. The real…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud Gourmet or CH?

Aoud Gourmet takes 4 of 7 categories. Aoud Gourmet is rated 3.68/5 from 340 votes; CH is rated 3.85/5 from 4,178 votes. Choose Aoud Gourmet for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose CH for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Gourmet or CH?

Aoud Gourmet lasts longest (Aoud Gourmet 77/100, CH 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Gourmet or CH?

Aoud Gourmet projects furthest (Aoud Gourmet 69/100, CH 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Gourmet and CH smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and musky accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Aoud Gourmet or CH better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aoud Gourmet is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud Gourmet is the stronger pick. Aoud Gourmet suits daytime wear; CH suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Gourmet and CH?

Aoud Gourmet has top notes of White Honey and Marzipan, heart notes of Nutmeg, Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. CH has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.