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Arabia Al Oud vs Oud Woody

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

Updated 22 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabia Al Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Arabia Al Oud

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Oud Woody

    Choose it for its signature character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabia Al Oud4/5
Oud Woody1/5
Ratings & consensus
Arabia Al Oud
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Arabia Al Oud
Sillage & projection
Arabia Al Oud
Value for money
Oud Woody
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Arabia Al Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Arabia Al OudLe Chameau
Oud WoodyMilestone Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%
Category winnerArabia Al OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
64%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

45%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityArabia Al Oud

SillageArabia Al Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value82
Category winnerOud WoodyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
vanilla61%

Not enough data

Scent match90%Very similar

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Brazilian RosewoodAgarwood
Heart2 to 4 hours
CardamomSandalwoodVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
Sichuan PepperAmberTonka BeanVetiver
Top
Sichuan PepperVetiver
Heart
Tonka BeanAmber
Base
Brazilian RosewoodSandalwoodCardamomAgarwoodVanillaOud
InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Agarwood, Cardamom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Arabia Al Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer0
Fall89
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring50
Summer13
Fall100
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men60
Unisex33
Women7
Men64
Unisex36
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#60,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabia Al OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabia Al Oud by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance built around rich woods, exotic spices, and sweet resins. The scent opens immediately with dark agarwood and smooth Brazilian rosewood, creating a dense, aromatic entry. As the top settles, a warm blend of cardamom, creamy sandalwood, and soft vanilla emerges …

Reviews →

Milestone Perfumes Oud Woody captures the dry, resinous essence of agarwood without the crushing price tag of high-end niche options. It opens with a bracing combination of Sichuan pepper and earthy vetiver, offering a clean, almost medicinal freshness. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a heart o…

Reviews →
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, Arabia Al Oud or Oud Woody?

Arabia Al Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Arabia Al Oud is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Oud Woody is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Arabia Al Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Woody for its signature character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabia Al Oud or Oud Woody?

Arabia Al Oud lasts longest (Arabia Al Oud 76/100, Oud Woody 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia Al Oud or Oud Woody?

Arabia Al Oud projects furthest (Arabia Al Oud 71/100, Oud Woody 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia Al Oud and Oud Woody smell similar?

Very similar: a 90% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Agarwood, Cardamom and Sandalwood.

Is Arabia Al Oud or Oud Woody better for summer or winter?

Arabia Al Oud suits evening wear; Oud Woody suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabia Al Oud and Oud Woody?

Arabia Al Oud has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood and Agarwood, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla, a base of Sichuan Pepper, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Oud Woody has top notes of Sichuan Pepper and Vetiver, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Amber, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, Cardamom and Agarwood.

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