Fragrance comparison

Arabesque vs Torc Oud

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 361 ratings analysed

Arabesque

Ormonde Jayne

4.08237 votes

Rank #5,856 RoseOud

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Torc Oud

Boadicea the Victorious

4.17124 votes

Rank #8,953 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Torc Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arabesque
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Torc Oud
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabesque2/7

Torc Oud4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArabesqueOrmonde Jayne

Torc OudBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

4.17/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerTorc OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

57%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerTorc OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTorc Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value37

Category winnerArabesqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

woody61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both oud, rose and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBlack CurrantBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMossMusk

Top

RaspberryBlack CurrantAppleOrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseSaffronHeliotropeArtemisiaClovesJasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanillaMuskAmberIrisSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerTorc OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex55

Women23

Men31

Unisex49

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#8,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerArabesqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabesque by Ormonde Jayne pairs tart blackcurrant and bergamot with a sharp kick of black pepper and saffron at the top. The opening feels energetic and bright before softening into a lush heart of rose absolute and jasmine. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the dry-down reveals a grounded base of agarwood, earthy…

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Torc Oud by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope, Artemisia, Cloves, Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla, Musk, Amber, Iris, Sandalwood, Ce…

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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, Arabesque or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Arabesque is rated 4.08/5 from 237 votes; Torc Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 124 votes. Choose Arabesque for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Torc Oud for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabesque or Torc Oud?

They last about the same: Torc Oud 78/100, Arabesque 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arabesque or Torc Oud?

Projection is very close: Arabesque 66/100, Torc Oud 66/100 for sillage.

Do Arabesque and Torc Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Arabesque or Torc Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arabesque is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabesque is the stronger pick. Torc Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabesque and Torc Oud?

Arabesque has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Torc Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla and Musk.