Fragrance comparison

Ashjan vs Dark Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ashjan

Nabeel

4.8010 votes

Rank #28,456 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Dark Oud

Prince War

2.003 votes

Rank #72,072 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ashjan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ashjan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dark Oud
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ashjan3/4

Dark Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AshjanNabeel

Dark OudPrince War

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAshjan

SillageDark Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAshjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

oud100%

rose77%

floral53%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles

Heart

IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather

Top15 to 30 minutes

RoseMusk

Heart1 to 2 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliOrange

Base2 to 4 hours

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InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Durations are only published for Dark Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night71

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#72,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAshjanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…

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Dark Oud by Prince War is a woody floral musk built around a blunt core of agarwood and rose. The scent opens immediately with powdery musk and floral rose, skipping any delicate introduction. As it settles, earthy patchouli and a brief flash of orange try to cut through, but deep oud quickly takes command alongside d…

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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, Ashjan or Dark Oud?

Ashjan takes 3 of 4 categories. Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes; Dark Oud is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dark Oud for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ashjan or Dark Oud?

Ashjan lasts longest (Ashjan 80/100, Dark Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ashjan or Dark Oud?

Dark Oud projects furthest (Dark Oud 75/100, Ashjan 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ashjan and Dark Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Ashjan or Dark Oud better for summer or winter?

Ashjan suits daytime wear; Dark Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ashjan and Dark Oud?

Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla. Dark Oud has top notes of Rose and Musk, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Orange.