Ardent vs Oud Jumeira
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Jumeira takes 3 of 4 categories.
ArdentChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oud JumeiraChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ardent1/4
Oud Jumeira3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Jumeira
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Jumeira
- Value for money
- Oud Jumeira
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ardent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArdentBoadicea the VictoriousOud JumeiraInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 1,432 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
947 votes
67%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Jumeira
SillageOud Jumeira
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud JumeiraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
beeswax69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
woody77%
fruity69%
leather61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Turkish RoseSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RoseBeeswaxHedioneJasmine
Base
VanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk
Top
Turkish RoseFruity NotesPassionfruitSaffron
Heart
Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwoodBenzoin
Base
AkigalawoodLabdanumVanillaLeatherAmber
InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Vanilla and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#186
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews214
Overall rank#46,389
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerArdentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArdent by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of Turkish rose, warm saffron, and dry coriander before settling into a dense base of patchouli, beeswax, and amber. It wears best during cold autumn and winter evenings when cool air keeps its sweet honeyed texture balanced. This unisex release suits lovers of dark…
Reviews →Oud Jumeira by Insider Parfums brings a bold blend of Turkish rose and passionfruit against a dark backdrop of agarwood. It is a woody, spicy composition designed for those who want a strong presence. It works well for evening wear in cooler weather, balancing fruity sweetness with resinous leather and deep amber note…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ardent or Oud Jumeira?
Oud Jumeira takes 3 of 4 categories. Ardent is rated 4.28/5 from 1,432 votes; Oud Jumeira is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ardent for a amber and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oud Jumeira for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ardent or Oud Jumeira?
They last about the same: Oud Jumeira 80/100, Ardent 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ardent or Oud Jumeira?
Oud Jumeira projects furthest (Oud Jumeira 75/100, Ardent 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ardent and Oud Jumeira smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Vanilla and Benzoin.
Is Ardent or Oud Jumeira better for summer or winter?
Oud Jumeira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ardent and Oud Jumeira?
Ardent has top notes of Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Rose, Beeswax, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin. Oud Jumeira has top notes of Turkish Rose, Fruity Notes, Passionfruit and Saffron, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood and Benzoin, a base of Akigalawood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Leather.
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