Fragrance comparison

Arabia Al Oud vs Victor

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arabia Al Oud

Le Chameau

4.3611 votes

Rank #35,928 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Victor

Rose Simonse

3.001 votes

Rank #69,754 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabia Al Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Arabia Al Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Victor
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Arabia Al Oud4/4

Victor0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arabia Al Oud
Sillage & projection: Arabia Al Oud
Value for money: Arabia Al Oud
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

VictorRose Simonse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityArabia Al Oud

SillageArabia Al Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerArabia Al OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

amber90%

woody80%

oud70%

aromatic60%

balsamic50%

Scent match79%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and amber

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

CardamomPepper

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodAmberTonka BeanVetiver

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex33

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#69,754

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 …

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Victor by Rose Simonse opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and green cardamom. The spice sits over a dense core of Brazilian rosewood, earthy vetiver, and warm amber. As the fragrance settles into its dry-down, smooth sandalwood and resinous agarwood take control, softened by a touch of sweet vanilla and …

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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, Arabia Al Oud or Victor?

Arabia Al Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Arabia Al Oud is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Victor is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arabia Al Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Victor for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabia Al Oud or Victor?

Arabia Al Oud lasts longest (Arabia Al Oud 76/100, Victor 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia Al Oud or Victor?

Arabia Al Oud projects furthest (Arabia Al Oud 71/100, Victor 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia Al Oud and Victor smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

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

Arabia Al Oud suits evening wear; Victor suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabia Al Oud and Victor?

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. Victor has top notes of Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vetiver, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Vanilla.