Fragrance comparison

Araik vs Oudi

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Araik

Junaid Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #42,287 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Oudi

Ard Al Zaafaran

3.93113 votes

Rank #6,489 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudi takes 2 of 3 categories.

Araik
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oudi
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Araik1/3

Oudi2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AraikJunaid Perfumes

OudiArd Al Zaafaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%

3.93/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAraik

SillageOudi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber83%

musky65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

woody100%

oud92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both oud and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberRose

Heart

White Musk

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

Agarwood (Oud)RosePatchouli

Heart

AmberCinnamonCedar

Base

OakmossSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Rose, White Musk and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring51

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men61

Unisex34

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerOudiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Araik by Junaid Perfumes is a refined unisex blend centering on a potent oud base softened by amber and rose. It opens with an immediate resinous warmth before settling into a clean musk and dark, earthy wood profile. This fragrance is ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions when you want a grounded, long…

Reviews →

Ard Al Zaafaran Oudi hits immediately with dense agarwood, sharp patchouli, and a dark medicinal rose. As it settles on skin in cold autumn weather, sweet amber and warm cinnamon soften the harsh wood smoke. Sandalwood and white musk ground the base, leaving a dry, earthy trail that lingers on wool coats for hours.

Reviews →

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, Araik or Oudi?

Oudi takes 2 of 3 categories. Araik is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Oudi is rated 3.93/5 from 113 votes. Choose Araik for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oudi for a woody and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Araik or Oudi?

Araik lasts longest (Araik 80/100, Oudi 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Araik or Oudi?

Projection is very close: Oudi 68/100, Araik 67/100 for sillage.

Do Araik and Oudi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Rose, White Musk and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Araik or Oudi better for summer or winter?

Araik suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Araik and Oudi?

Araik has top notes of Amber and Rose, heart notes of White Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Oudi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose and Patchouli, heart notes of Amber, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and White Musk.