Fragrance comparison

Arabian Oud vs Il Flaneur

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arabian Oud

Judith Williams

3.4118 votes

Rank #24,612 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Il Flaneur

Profumi Di Polignano

2.8526 votes

Rank #63,246 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Oud takes 5 of 5 categories.

Arabian Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Il Flaneur
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabian Oud5/5

Il Flaneur0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian OudJudith Williams

Il FlaneurProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

2.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerArabian OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

19%Love

12%Like

19%Ok

35%Dislike

15%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate43

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityArabian Oud

SillageArabian Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value44

Category winnerArabian OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

animalic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressPink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

GeraniumRock roseSaffron

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Orange Blossom

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut

Heart2 to 3 hours

PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Geranium and Saffron. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring30

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,612

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#63,246

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArabian OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Oud by Judith Williams opens with a sharp burst of cypress and grapefruit that immediately commands attention. As the scent settles, a warm base of oud and vanilla creates a resinous, sweet finish. This oriental fougere is best suited for evening wear during cooler months when its robust, spicy character can t…

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Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…

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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 Il Flaneur?

Arabian Oud takes 5 of 5 categories. Arabian Oud is rated 3.41/5 from 18 votes; Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Arabian Oud for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Oud or Il Flaneur?

Arabian Oud lasts longest (Arabian Oud 73/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Oud or Il Flaneur?

Projection is very close: Arabian Oud 65/100, Il Flaneur 63/100 for sillage.

Do Arabian Oud and Il Flaneur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Geranium and Saffron.

Is Arabian Oud or Il Flaneur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Arabian Oud and Il Flaneur?

Arabian Oud has top notes of Cypress, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Rock rose and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Orange Blossom. Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).