Fragrance comparison

Assima vs Rouat Al Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

Assima

Boadicea the Victorious

3.758 votes

Rank #54,608 BalsamicRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Rouat Al Oud

Lattafa Perfumes

3.62383 votes

Rank #3,711 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Assima
Choose it for a balsamic and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rouat Al Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Assima2/4

Rouat Al Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AssimaBoadicea the Victorious

Rouat Al OudLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

3.62/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

36%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

323 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAssima

SillageAssima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value86

Category winnerRouat Al OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

rose91%

metallic83%

herbal74%

leather65%

vanilla56%

rose100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRaspberrySaffronCardamom

Heart

MagnoliaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumPink Pepper

Base

Cambodian OudAmberCedarPatchouliSandalwoodOakmossBenzoin

Top

SaffronRaspberry

Heart

RosePatchouliGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Leather 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

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men38

Unisex46

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerRouat Al OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Assima by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of bergamot, tart raspberry, and warm cardamom. Saffron adds a leathery spice, setting up a rich heart where magnolia and geranium cut through heavy agarwood and supple leather. As the initial brightness settles, Cambodian oud comes forward alongside benzoin, amber,…

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Rouat Al Oud is a potent unisex fragrance that balances sharp saffron and raspberry against a dense, resinous base of agarwood and leather. It settles into a dusty, sophisticated profile that performs well in cooler weather. This scent favors those who enjoy bold, Middle Eastern-inspired woody compositions that offer …

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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, Assima or Rouat Al Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Assima is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Rouat Al Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 383 votes. Choose Assima for a balsamic and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rouat Al Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Assima or Rouat Al Oud?

Assima lasts longest (Assima 100/100, Rouat Al Oud 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Assima or Rouat Al Oud?

Assima projects furthest (Assima 100/100, Rouat Al Oud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Assima and Rouat Al Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and leather accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Assima or Rouat Al Oud better for summer or winter?

Assima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Assima and Rouat Al Oud?

Assima has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Magnolia, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Geranium, a base of Cambodian Oud, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. Rouat Al Oud has top notes of Saffron and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Leather and Cedar.