Fragrance comparison

Arabian Oud vs Kodama 木霊

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arabian Oud

Judith Williams

3.4118 votes

Rank #23,115 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Kodama 木霊

TRNP

4.3622 votes

Rank #29,197 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Arabian Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kodama 木霊
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arabian Oud4/5

Kodama 木霊1/5

Ratings & consensus: Kodama 木霊
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

Kodama 木霊TRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerKodama 木霊Rating 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

64%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate43

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityArabian Oud

SillageArabian Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArabian OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

oud61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh 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

Notes

Mock OrangeGeraniumOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CypressSandalwoodCedarFirSpruce

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,115

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,197

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Kodama by TRNP opens with a bright flash of murraya blossom and green geranium before settling into a deep forest chord of cedarwood, cypress, and fir needle. Teone Reinthal anchors this botanical blend with genuine Vietnamese oud and creamy Mysore sandalwood, giving the floral top notes a grounding earthy weight. As …

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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 Oud or Kodama 木霊?

Arabian Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Arabian Oud is rated 3.41/5 from 18 votes; Kodama 木霊 is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes. Choose Arabian Oud for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kodama 木霊 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Oud or Kodama 木霊?

Arabian Oud lasts longest (Arabian Oud 73/100, Kodama 木霊 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Oud or Kodama 木霊?

Arabian Oud projects furthest (Arabian Oud 65/100, Kodama 木霊 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Oud and Kodama 木霊 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Orange Blossom.

Is Arabian Oud or Kodama 木霊 better for summer or winter?

Arabian Oud suits evening wear; Kodama 木霊 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Oud and Kodama 木霊?

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. Kodama 木霊 features Mock Orange, Geranium, Orange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.