Fragrance comparison

Axum vs Emerald Oud & Orchid

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Axum

Morph

4.0946 votes

Rank #14,891 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Emerald Oud & Orchid

Sri London

4.001 votes

Rank #66,422 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Axum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Emerald Oud & Orchid
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Axum4/4

Emerald Oud & Orchid0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AxumMorph

Emerald Oud & OrchidSri London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAxum

SillageAxum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAxumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

white floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseClovesCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliChampagneCashmere Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaWhite MuskAmbergris

Top

CardamomDavanaDried FruitsOlibanum

Heart

LabdanumClovesIncenseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMyrhhRoseSaffron

Base

AmberCedarCashmere WoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cloves, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Axum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer28

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#66,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAxumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axum by Morph delivers a bold, dry blend of woody incense, biting cloves, and earthy patchouli. Right away, a sharp kick of cumin and smokiness hits the air before mellowing into an unusual dry champagne and soft cashmere wood heart. The dry-down settles into a comforting base of ambergris, clean white musk, and a sub…

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Emerald Oud & Orchid by Sri London blends warm amber, smoky olibanum, and sweet dried fruits with a rich backbone of smooth agarwood and cashmere wood. The opening hits with aromatic cardamom and herbal davana, creating an inviting, spiced warmth that feels like stepping into a cozy lounge on a chilly evening. As it s…

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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, Axum or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Axum takes 4 of 4 categories. Axum is rated 4.09/5 from 46 votes; Emerald Oud & Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Axum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Emerald Oud & Orchid for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Axum or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Axum lasts longest (Axum 71/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axum or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Axum projects furthest (Axum 60/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axum and Emerald Oud & Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cloves, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.

Is Axum or Emerald Oud & Orchid better for summer or winter?

Axum suits daytime wear; Emerald Oud & Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axum and Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Axum has top notes of Incense, Cloves and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Champagne and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Ambergris. Emerald Oud & Orchid has top notes of Cardamom, Davana, Dried Fruits and Olibanum, heart notes of Labdanum, Cloves, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Musk.