Fragrance comparison

Aurum vs Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 701 ratings analysed

Aurum

Moresque

3.6480 votes

Rank #27,139 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

93%scent match

Very similar

6 wins

Oud

Robert Piguet

3.81621 votes

Rank #685 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aurum
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Aurum1/7

Oud6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurumMoresque

OudRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

3.81/ 5 · 621 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerOudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

5%Hate

80 votes

41%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerOudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value61

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

oud69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match93%Very similar · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Saffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Balsam FirStyraxMyrrh

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood

Top

Saffron

Heart

MyrrhBalsam FirStyrax

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Balsam Fir, Styrax and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Aurum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer35

Fall100

Winter88

Day95

Night100

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAurumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex49

Women9

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,139

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#685

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews129

Category winnerOudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moresque 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…

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Oud by Robert Piguet is a bold study in contrasts, pairing sharp, resinous saffron with deep myrrh and balsam fir. It moves beyond typical western interpretations, offering a dry, earthy, and truly resinous experience on skin. This is a scent for those who prefer their oud dark, smoky, and grounded rather than sweet o…

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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, Aurum or Oud?

Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Aurum is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes; Oud is rated 3.81/5 from 621 votes. Choose Aurum for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aurum or Oud?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 86/100, Aurum 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurum or Oud?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 76/100, Aurum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurum and Oud smell similar?

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Balsam Fir, Styrax and Myrrh.

Is Aurum or Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aurum is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud is the stronger pick. Aurum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurum and Oud?

Aurum has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Styrax and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Oud has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Balsam Fir and Styrax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.