Fragrance comparison

Aqua Oud vs Sama

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 233 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Oud

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.32177 votes

Rank #1,388 AromaticWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Sama

Nusuk

4.6256 votes

Rank #8,475 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Sama
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Aqua Oud4/7

Sama2/7

Ratings & consensus: Sama
Community sentiment: Sama
Longevity: Aqua Oud
Sillage & projection: Aqua Oud
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Aqua Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua OudAhmed Al Maghribi

SamaNusuk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

4.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerSamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

71%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerSamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityAqua Oud

SillageAqua Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

marine69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal58%

mossy44%

musky30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesBergamot

Heart

RosemarySageGeraniumAnise

Base

IncensePatchouliWhite MuskVetiverAmbroxanMoss

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

SageGeraniumOzonic notes

Base

MossMuskLight Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Geranium and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAqua OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men45

Unisex53

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#8,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAqua OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Oud opens with a fresh marine, bergamot lift, then turns greener, smokier and more aromatic as sage, rosemary and incense come through. It often reads like a darker, more resinous take on the aquatic genre. Shoppers who want strong value and better-than-average staying power for a fresh scent may find it appealin…

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Sama by Nusuk is a crisp, refreshing citrus aromatic fragrance built around zesty lemon, sunlit bergamot, and a breezy ozonic accord. A clean heart of aromatic sage and herbal geranium rests on a smooth bed of earthy moss, light amber, and clean musk. It smells like an iced gin and tonic enjoyed near a cool sea breeze…

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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, Aqua Oud or Sama?

Aqua Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Oud is rated 4.32/5 from 177 votes; Sama is rated 4.62/5 from 56 votes. Choose Aqua Oud for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Sama for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Oud or Sama?

Aqua Oud lasts longest (Aqua Oud 81/100, Sama 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Oud or Sama?

Aqua Oud projects furthest (Aqua Oud 71/100, Sama 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Oud and Sama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Geranium and Moss.

Is Aqua Oud or Sama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua Oud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Oud and Sama?

Aqua Oud has top notes of Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage, Geranium and Anise, a base of Incense, Patchouli, White Musk and Vetiver. Sama has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Ozonic notes, a base of Moss, Musk and Light Amber.