Fragrance comparison

Bakhoor vs Shatha Al Oudh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bakhoor

Orientica

3.7846 votes

Rank #14,087 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Shatha Al Oudh

Rasasi

3.7730 votes

Rank #23,767 AmberEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bakhoor takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bakhoor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shatha Al Oudh
Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bakhoor5/7

Shatha Al Oudh2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BakhoorOrientica

Shatha Al OudhRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

3.77/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerBakhoorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

43%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerBakhoorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityShatha Al Oudh

SillageShatha Al Oudh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBakhoorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

leather72%

sweet58%

animalic44%

balsamic30%

amber100%

earthy91%

rose83%

woody74%

floral65%

musky56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet NotesRose

Heart

Woodsy NotesLeatherCitruses

Base

ResinAmberLabdanumMusk

Top

RoseSoil TinctureSpices

Heart

Woodsy NotesFloral Notes

Base

ResinMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Woodsy Notes, Resin and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer35

Fall100

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Spring25

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerBakhoorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex41

Women4

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBakhoorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orientica Bakhoor is a dense, warming blend that captures the smoky essence of traditional Arabian incense. It wraps syrupy rose and burnt caramel in a thick layer of animalic leather and dry resins. This concentrated oil projects a heavy, dark aura that feels most at home on cold winter nights.

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Shatha Al Oudh by Rasasi centers on a potent, earthy rose profile anchored by rich resin and warm spices. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a deep and mysterious scent experience for those who enjoy oud-adjacent, resinous compositions. It is a long-lasting fragrance that commands attention, maki…

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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, Bakhoor or Shatha Al Oudh?

Bakhoor takes 5 of 7 categories. Bakhoor is rated 3.78/5 from 46 votes; Shatha Al Oudh is rated 3.77/5 from 30 votes. Choose Bakhoor for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shatha Al Oudh for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bakhoor or Shatha Al Oudh?

Shatha Al Oudh lasts longest (Shatha Al Oudh 85/100, Bakhoor 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bakhoor or Shatha Al Oudh?

Shatha Al Oudh projects furthest (Shatha Al Oudh 77/100, Bakhoor 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bakhoor and Shatha Al Oudh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Woodsy Notes, Resin and Amber.

Is Bakhoor or Shatha Al Oudh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shatha Al Oudh is the stronger pick. For winter, Shatha Al Oudh is the stronger pick. Bakhoor suits evening wear; Shatha Al Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bakhoor and Shatha Al Oudh?

Bakhoor has top notes of Sweet Notes and Rose, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Leather and Citruses, a base of Resin, Amber, Labdanum and Musk. Shatha Al Oudh has top notes of Rose, Soil Tincture and Spices, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Resin, Musk and Amber.