Fragrance comparison

Arabian King vs Oud Republic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

Arabian King

Marc Gebauer

4.0055 votes

Rank #6,758 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oud Republic

Pana Dora

4.46198 votes

Rank #2,821 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Republic takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Arabian King3/7

Oud Republic4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian KingMarc Gebauer

Oud RepublicPana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

4.46/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerOud RepublicRating 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

68%Love

20%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerOud RepublicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityArabian King

SillageArabian King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value39

Category winnerArabian KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and rose

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

SaffronJasmineThymeGraperfuitGeranium

Heart

Woody NotesRoseAmberLavenderCardamomCypress

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskFir ResinSandalwoodCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Geranium. 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

Spring50

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud RepublicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex21

Women8

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

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,758

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#2,821

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOud RepublicHigher 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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Pana Dora Oud Republic opens with a bright burst of saffron, jasmine, and a touch of crisp grapefruit that gives the top notes a sweet, almost candied warmth. As the initial brightness settles, rich Bulgarian rose and cardamom emerge alongside lavender, softening into a golden amber base. The agarwood note stays smoot…

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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 Oud Republic?

Oud Republic takes 4 of 7 categories. Arabian King is rated 4.00/5 from 55 votes; Oud Republic is rated 4.46/5 from 198 votes. Choose Arabian King for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Republic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Arabian King or Oud Republic?

Arabian King lasts longest (Arabian King 91/100, Oud Republic 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian King or Oud Republic?

Arabian King projects furthest (Arabian King 84/100, Oud Republic 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian King and Oud Republic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Geranium.

Is Arabian King or Oud Republic 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian King and Oud Republic?

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. Oud Republic has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Thyme and Graperfuit, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose, Amber and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Musk and Fir Resin.