Fragrance comparison

Arabian King vs Babe Oud

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arabian King

Marc Gebauer

4.0055 votes

Rank #6,758 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Babe Oud

Missguided

3.2441 votes

Rank #18,961 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian King takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arabian King
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Babe Oud
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arabian King5/7

Babe Oud2/7

Ratings & consensus: Arabian King
Community sentiment: Arabian King
Longevity: Arabian King
Sillage & projection: Arabian King
Value for money: Babe Oud
Versatility: Babe Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arabian King

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian KingMarc Gebauer

Babe OudMissguided

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

3.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 47%

Category winnerArabian KingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

55 votes

14%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerArabian KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityArabian King

SillageArabian King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBabe OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

musky61%

oud100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, rose and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumCedar

Base8-12 hrs

MuskAmberVetiverWoody Notes

Top

Red FruitsPink PepperLemonNeroliBergamotOrange

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumRoseBlack PepperSaffronJasmine

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskCashmere WoodCedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Rose. Durations are only published for Arabian King, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerBabe OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex21

Women8

Party 40%Date 34%Casual 14%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,758

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#18,961

PerfumerCelia Orozco Cirimbilli

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerArabian KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian King by Marc Gebauer delivers an aggressive burst of Middle Eastern perfumery engineered with sharp European polish. The scent kicks off with bitter grapefruit, zesty bergamot, and a dry prickle of saffron that cuts through a dark agarwood base. As the brisk citrus flash evaporates, a velvety damask rose and s…

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Babe Oud opens with bright citrus, red fruits and pepper, then settles into a rosy, musky woody scent with a softer, more approachable take on oud. Reviews suggest it wears sweeter and less animalic than the name implies, making it a budget-friendly option for shoppers who want a rose-oud style fragrance without going…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arabian King or Babe Oud?

Arabian King takes 5 of 7 categories. Arabian King is rated 4.00/5 from 55 votes; Babe Oud is rated 3.24/5 from 41 votes. Choose Arabian King for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Babe Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian King or Babe Oud?

Arabian King lasts longest (Arabian King 91/100, Babe Oud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian King or Babe Oud?

Arabian King projects furthest (Arabian King 84/100, Babe Oud 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian King and Babe Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, rose and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Rose.

Is Arabian King or Babe Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arabian King is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabian King is the stronger pick. Arabian King suits evening wear; Babe Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian King and Babe Oud?

Arabian King has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Woody Notes. Babe Oud has top notes of Red Fruits, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium, Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmere Wood.