Fragrance comparison

Arabian Oud vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

Arabian Oud

Amira Parfums

4.008 votes

Rank #53,827 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Patchouli

Ajmal

4.20124 votes

Rank #3,755 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arabian Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabian Oud1/4

Patchouli3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian OudAmira Parfums

PatchouliAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 47%

4.20/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

53%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value65

Category winnerArabian OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

sweet56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

oud61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palisander RosewoodCardamom

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Base

AmbergrisVanilla

Top

Palisander RosewoodNutmegCardamomBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCedarTonka BeanBasilRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskVetiverSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter97

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex22

Women22

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Oud by Amira Parfums creates a woody experience centered on rosewood and cardamom. This scent settles into a base of ambergris and vanilla, offering a resinous profile. It suits those seeking a bold, traditional style for evening wear. The blend feels warm and suited for cooler climates, particularly during au…

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Ajmal Patchouli is a dark, woody patchouli with a spiced, herbal start and an oud-woods base. You get rosewood, cardamom and nutmeg up top, then patchouli with basil and cedar, smoothed by tonka. It reads unisex but can lean masculine, and it tends to shine in cooler weather. Expect a bold presence and long wear, so s…

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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, Arabian Oud or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Arabian Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.20/5 from 124 votes. Choose Arabian Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Oud or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 85/100, Arabian Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Oud or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 74/100, Arabian Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Oud and Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.

Is Arabian Oud or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Arabian Oud suits evening wear; Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Oud and Patchouli?

Arabian Oud has top notes of Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver, a base of Ambergris and Vanilla. Patchouli has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Basil, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.