Aurum vs Oud Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aurum takes 3 of 5 categories.
AurumChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oud AbsoluChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aurum3/5
Oud Absolu2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Absolu
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aurum
- Sillage & projection
- Aurum
- Value for money
- Oud Absolu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aurum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AurumMoresqueOud AbsoluWallyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%
4.19/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%
Category winnerOud AbsoluRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
26%Like
8%Ok
25%Dislike
5%Hate
80 votes
56%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAurum
SillageAurum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud AbsoluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
patchouli69%
fresh spicy61%
leather100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
oud77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Saffron
Heart3-4 hrs
Balsam FirStyraxMyrrh
Base8-12+ hrs
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood
Top
RaspberrySaffronRose
Heart
LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood
Base
MyrrhAmber
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Myrrh, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Aurum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer35
Fall100
Winter88
Day95
Night100
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day75
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#27,139
PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#35,570
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAurumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoresque Aurum delivers a bold, resinous blast that feels like walking through a dense pine grove on a brisk autumn evening. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of dry saffron before shifting into rich balsam fir, smoky myrrh, and sweet styrax resin. As the scent settles on skin, earthy patchouli and guaiac wood cr…
Reviews →Wally Oud Absolu hits the skin with a tart burst of raspberry, dry saffron, and dark rose before settling into a dense heart of leather and agarwood. The opening carries a sweet fruit contrast that cuts straight through the smoky, dry woods, keeping the leather from feeling overly harsh or medicinal. Guaiac wood adds …
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, Aurum or Oud Absolu?
Aurum takes 3 of 5 categories. Aurum is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes; Oud Absolu is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Aurum for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oud Absolu for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aurum or Oud Absolu?
Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 82/100, Oud Absolu 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aurum or Oud Absolu?
Aurum projects furthest (Aurum 71/100, Oud Absolu 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aurum and Oud Absolu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Myrrh, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.
Is Aurum or Oud Absolu better for summer or winter?
Aurum suits day or night wear; Oud Absolu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aurum and Oud Absolu?
Aurum has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Styrax and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Oud Absolu has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood, a base of Myrrh and Amber.
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