Fragrance comparison

Barista vs The Other Side of Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 761 ratings analysed

Barista

Legendary Fragrances

3.83220 votes

Rank #13,907 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Other Side of Oud

Atkinsons

3.88541 votes

Rank #2,281 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Other Side of Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Barista
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Other Side of Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Barista1/7

The Other Side of Oud6/7

Ratings & consensus: The Other Side of Oud
Community sentiment: The Other Side of Oud
Longevity: The Other Side of Oud
Sillage & projection: The Other Side of Oud
Value for money: The Other Side of Oud
Versatility: Barista
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Other Side of Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaristaLegendary Fragrances

The Other Side of OudAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 541 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Other Side of OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

220 votes

36%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

323 votes

Category winnerThe Other Side of OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Other Side of Oud

SillageThe Other Side of Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe Other Side of OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

oud88%

coffee77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

cinnamon42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, coffee and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoffeeCappuccinoCoffee blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Roasted Coffee BeansSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

CardamomDark ChocolateMahogany

Top

CardamomCinnamonGinger

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Coffee blossomGeranium

Base

Roasted Coffee BeansVanilla Absolute

InformationalShared notesCoffee blossom, Roasted Coffee Beans and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Barista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer13

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night92

Spring26

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaristaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

Casual 35%Date 29%Work 23%Party 13%

Men60

Unisex34

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#2,281

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Pierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerThe Other Side of OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legendary Fragrances Barista delivers an unapologetic rush of freshly ground dark roast coffee beans right out of the nozzle. This is not a sugary dessert potion. It smells like stepping inside an independent espresso bar on a brisk October morning. A foamy cappuccino note quickly meets dry cedar wood and bitter dark …

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The Other Side of Oud opens with cardamom, cinnamon and ginger, then settles into a smoother mix of coffee, soft woods and vanilla. Despite the name, the oud usually reads as mild and supportive rather than dark or animalic. It suits shoppers who want a spiced coffee scent with a polished, slightly mature feel. Sample…

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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, Barista or The Other Side of Oud?

The Other Side of Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Barista is rated 3.83/5 from 220 votes; The Other Side of Oud is rated 3.88/5 from 541 votes. Choose Barista for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Other Side of Oud for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Barista or The Other Side of Oud?

The Other Side of Oud lasts longest (The Other Side of Oud 78/100, Barista 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barista or The Other Side of Oud?

The Other Side of Oud projects furthest (The Other Side of Oud 68/100, Barista 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barista and The Other Side of Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, coffee and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coffee blossom, Roasted Coffee Beans and Cardamom.

Is Barista or The Other Side of Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Barista is the stronger pick. For winter, The Other Side of Oud is the stronger pick. Barista suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barista and The Other Side of Oud?

Barista has top notes of Coffee, Cappuccino and Coffee blossom, heart notes of Roasted Coffee Beans, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Dark Chocolate and Mahogany. The Other Side of Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Coffee blossom and Geranium, a base of Roasted Coffee Beans and Vanilla Absolute.