Arabia Al Oud vs Wood Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
77%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arabia Al Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.
Arabia Al OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wood NoirChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arabia Al Oud3/5
Wood Noir2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Arabia Al Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabia Al Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Arabia Al Oud
- Value for money
- Wood Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Wood Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabia Al OudLe ChameauWood NoirRayhaanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
4.00/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%
Category winnerArabia Al OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
46%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArabia Al Oud
SillageArabia Al Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWood NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
oud61%
Scent match77%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Brazilian RosewoodAgarwood
Heart2 to 4 hours
CardamomSandalwoodVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
Sichuan PepperAmberTonka BeanVetiver
Top
CardamomSichuan Pepper
Heart
SandalwoodOudVetiver
Base
Tonka BeanAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Sichuan Pepper. Durations are only published for Arabia Al Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall89
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring59
Summer29
Fall100
Winter88
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,928
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#11,078
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerWood NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabia 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 →Wood Noir by Rayhaan is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a blend of spicy cardamom and smoky oud. Launched in 2023, it combines creamy sandalwood with tonka bean and amber for a warm, grounded finish. This scent suits daily office wear or casual outings in moderate temperatures, offering a composed, pro…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Arabia Al Oud or Wood Noir?
Arabia Al Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Arabia Al Oud is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Wood Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 47 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 Wood Noir for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Al Oud or Wood Noir?
Arabia Al Oud lasts longest (Arabia Al Oud 76/100, Wood Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Al Oud or Wood Noir?
Arabia Al Oud projects furthest (Arabia Al Oud 71/100, Wood Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia Al Oud and Wood Noir smell similar?
Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Sichuan Pepper.
Is Arabia Al Oud or Wood Noir better for summer or winter?
Arabia Al Oud suits evening wear; Wood Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Al Oud and Wood Noir?
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. Wood Noir has top notes of Cardamom and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Oud and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Vanilla.
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