Fragrance comparison

Bella Oudh vs For Him

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bella Oudh

Tiziana Terenzi

4.0812 votes

Rank #38,800 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

For Him

Mandarina Duck

3.7060 votes

Rank #19,834 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bella Oudh takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bella Oudh
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
For Him
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bella Oudh3/5

For Him2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bella OudhTiziana Terenzi

For HimMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

3.70/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerBella OudhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

23%Love

38%Like

27%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBella Oudh

SillageBella Oudh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFor HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

mossy44%

white floral30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeSaffronClovesSicilian LemonCardamomCalabrian bergamotTangerine

Heart

OakmossOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaJasmineAmberBulgarian Rose

Base

OakGuaiac WoodMahoganyVetiverIndian OudCambodian OudVanillaCherry Tree

Top15-30 mins

TangerineWater FruitCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomViolet LeavesLavender

Base4-6 hrs

MuskLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tangerine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 47%Work 29%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,800

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi, Tiziana Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,834

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFor HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tiziana Terenzi Bella Oudh opens with a bright citrus sparkle of tangerine and Sicilian lemon, quickly warmed by saffron and cloves. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance shifts into a dark, woody territory dominated by cypriol and Bulgarian rose. The drydown reveals the true weight of the composition, where Cambodia…

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Mandarina Duck For Him opens with a bright flash of sweet tangerine and crisp water fruit. The citrus hits hard. Cardamom cuts through the initial aquatic mist within minutes, giving the watery top notes a gentle, spicy kick. As the sharp alcohol blast evaporates, clean orange blossom and cool violet leaves take over …

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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, Bella Oudh or For Him?

Bella Oudh takes 3 of 5 categories. Bella Oudh is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; For Him is rated 3.70/5 from 60 votes. Choose Bella Oudh for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose For Him for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bella Oudh or For Him?

Bella Oudh lasts longest (Bella Oudh 77/100, For Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bella Oudh or For Him?

Bella Oudh projects furthest (Bella Oudh 69/100, For Him 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bella Oudh and For Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tangerine and Orange Blossom.

Is Bella Oudh or For Him better for summer or winter?

Bella Oudh suits evening wear; For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bella Oudh and For Him?

Bella Oudh has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cloves and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Jasmine, a base of Oak, Guaiac Wood, Mahogany and Vetiver. For Him has top notes of Tangerine, Water Fruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli.