Fragrance comparison

Artistry vs Blu Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 262 ratings analysed

Artistry

MPF

4.205 votes

Rank #43,034 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Blu Oud

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.38257 votes

Rank #432 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blu Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Artistry
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blu Oud
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Artistry0/4

Blu Oud4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArtistryMPF

Blu OudAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 78%Had 6%Want 17%

4.38/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

75%Love

16%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

209 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBlu Oud

SillageBlu Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value87

Category winnerBlu OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

musky84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumIncenseTea

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodAmbroxanMusk

Top

BergamotLeatherCypress

Heart

IncenseViolet LeafGeranium

Base

AgarwoodOudPatchouliGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Incense and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Artistry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerBlu OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MPF Artistry is a clean, bright eau de parfum centered around sparkling citrus, aromatic tea, and sheer amber woods. It opens with an instant burst of cold bergamot and freshly grated ginger, creating an invigorating sensation like chilled ginger tea with lemon. As the bright opening softens, herbal geranium and steep…

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Blu Oud opens with a fresh, slightly sharp mix of bergamot, cypress, and leather, then settles into smoky woods with incense, patchouli, musk, and a dark oud effect. It reads more dry, leathery, and mature than many modern blue scents, with strong wear and a polished Middle Eastern style that may suit daily use, eveni…

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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, Artistry or Blu Oud?

Blu Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Artistry is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Blu Oud is rated 4.38/5 from 257 votes. Choose Artistry for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blu Oud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Artistry or Blu Oud?

Blu Oud lasts longest (Blu Oud 78/100, Artistry 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Artistry or Blu Oud?

Blu Oud projects furthest (Blu Oud 69/100, Artistry 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Artistry and Blu Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Incense and Guaiac Wood.

Is Artistry or Blu Oud better for summer or winter?

Artistry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Artistry and Blu Oud?

Artistry has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Incense and Tea, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan and Musk. Blu Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Leather and Cypress, heart notes of Incense, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.