Fragrance comparison

Babe Oud vs Imperium

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

1 wins

Babe Oud

Missguided

3.2441 votes

Rank #19,645 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Imperium

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #58,664 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Babe Oud takes 1 of 1 categories.

Babe Oud
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Imperium
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Babe Oud1/1

Imperium0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Babe OudMissguided

ImperiumClaudio Cutuli Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 47%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

soft spicy42%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

white floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsPink PepperLemonNeroliBergamotOrange

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumRoseBlack PepperSaffronJasmine

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskCashmere WoodCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronRed Fruits

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

Guaiac WoodPatchouliCashmere WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Fruits, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Imperium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,645

PerfumerCelia Orozco Cirimbilli

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBabe OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Babe Oud opens with bright citrus, red fruits and pepper, then settles into a rosy, musky woody scent with a softer, more approachable take on oud. Reviews suggest it wears sweeter and less animalic than the name implies, making it a budget-friendly option for shoppers who want a rose-oud style fragrance without going…

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Imperium by Claudio Cutuli Parfums presents a deep woody profile that contrasts tart red fruits with dark agarwood and warm saffron. It opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy berries and dry, medicinal spice before easing into a cleaner floral heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. As the initial sharpness settle…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Babe Oud or Imperium?

Babe Oud takes 1 of 1 categories. Babe Oud is rated 3.24/5 from 41 votes; Imperium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Babe Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Imperium for a woody and amber character.

Do Babe Oud and Imperium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Jasmine.

Is Babe Oud or Imperium better for summer or winter?

Babe Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Babe Oud and Imperium?

Babe Oud has top notes of Red Fruits, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium, Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmere Wood. Imperium has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Red Fruits, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Amber.