Fragrance comparison

Bay Rum vs Oud Norse

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Bay Rum

Euphorium Brooklyn

3.673 votes

Rank #55,890 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Oud Norse

Lydeen

3.405 votes

Rank #60,604 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Norse takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bay Rum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Oud Norse
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bay Rum1/3

Oud Norse2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bay RumEuphorium Brooklyn

Oud NorseLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityOud Norse

SillageOud Norse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

vanilla90%

rum80%

camphor70%

citrus60%

aromatic50%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

powdery77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliLimePetitgrainYlang YlangOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bay LeafMaceRumAllspice

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonkaAmyris

Top

RaspberryYlang YlangRumTarragonPepper

Heart

Rose de MaiVioletNeroliPeach

Base

MuskVanillaCambodian OudCypriolTonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Ylang Ylang, Rum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Bay Rum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 39%Date 25%Party 19%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,890

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBay RumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bay Rum by Euphorium Brooklyn takes the classic barbershop splash and rebuilds it with raw Grenadian botanicals. You get an immediate snap of crushed lime, green petitgrain, and pungent West Indian bay leaf. The citrus hits hard. It tingles on the skin before settling into warm Jamaican mace, sweet allspice, and dark …

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Oud Norse by Lydeen opens with a punchy mix of tart raspberry and boozy rum, settling into a complex floral heart. This unisex scent leans on a base of Cambodian oud and vanilla, creating a warm, sweet, and woody profile that feels both modern and grounded. It is a bold choice for cooler evenings when you want somethi…

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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, Bay Rum or Oud Norse?

Oud Norse takes 2 of 3 categories. Bay Rum is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Oud Norse is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bay Rum for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Oud Norse for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bay Rum or Oud Norse?

Oud Norse lasts longest (Oud Norse 70/100, Bay Rum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bay Rum or Oud Norse?

Oud Norse projects furthest (Oud Norse 63/100, Bay Rum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bay Rum and Oud Norse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Rum and Vanilla.

Is Bay Rum or Oud Norse better for summer or winter?

Bay Rum suits daytime wear; Oud Norse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bay Rum and Oud Norse?

Bay Rum has top notes of Neroli, Lime, Petitgrain and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Mace, Rum and Allspice, a base of Vanilla, Tonka and Amyris. Oud Norse has top notes of Raspberry, Ylang Ylang, Rum and Tarragon, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Violet, Neroli and Peach, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cambodian Oud and Cypriol.