Fragrance comparison

Bin Shaikh vs Terryfic Oud L'Eau

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 362 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bin Shaikh

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.35281 votes

Rank #234 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Terryfic Oud L'Eau

Terry de Gunzburg

4.0281 votes

Rank #15,677 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bin Shaikh takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bin Shaikh
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bin Shaikh6/7

Terryfic Oud L'Eau1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bin Shaikh
Community sentiment: Bin Shaikh
Longevity: Bin Shaikh
Sillage & projection: Bin Shaikh
Value for money: Bin Shaikh
Versatility: Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bin Shaikh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bin ShaikhAhmed Al Maghribi

Terryfic Oud L'EauTerry de Gunzburg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

4.02/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerBin ShaikhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

192 votes

37%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerBin ShaikhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBin Shaikh

SillageBin Shaikh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value51

Category winnerBin ShaikhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

oud100%

warm spicy91%

rose83%

citrus74%

metallic65%

leather56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRoseoak mossLavenderCitruses

Heart

SugarBakhoorJasmineOrchidViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmbroxanPatchouliWhite Musk

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronRoseCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer30

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night52

Category winnerTerryfic Oud L'EauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women3

Men32

Unisex50

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#15,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBin ShaikhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bin Shaikh opens dense and dramatic, with saffron, rose and a dark oud smoke that can feel plush, spicy and slightly sweet from the start. As it settles, the bakhoor, sugar and amber come forward, giving it a richer, smoother trail. It reads like a bold Middle Eastern rose oud with real presence. Best for cooler weath…

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Terryfic Oud L'Eau by Terry de Gunzburg offers a brighter, lighter take on dark resinous wood. It mixes crisp citruses with smoky saffron and soft rose. This unisex scent wears beautifully on spring mornings when you want a sophisticated but fresh woody profile that stands out without overwhelming those around you.

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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, Bin Shaikh or Terryfic Oud L'Eau?

Bin Shaikh takes 6 of 7 categories. Bin Shaikh is rated 4.35/5 from 281 votes; Terryfic Oud L'Eau is rated 4.02/5 from 81 votes. Choose Bin Shaikh for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Terryfic Oud L'Eau for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bin Shaikh or Terryfic Oud L'Eau?

Bin Shaikh lasts longest (Bin Shaikh 88/100, Terryfic Oud L'Eau 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bin Shaikh or Terryfic Oud L'Eau?

Bin Shaikh projects furthest (Bin Shaikh 80/100, Terryfic Oud L'Eau 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bin Shaikh and Terryfic Oud L'Eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Bin Shaikh or Terryfic Oud L'Eau better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terryfic Oud L'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Bin Shaikh is the stronger pick. Terryfic Oud L'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bin Shaikh and Terryfic Oud L'Eau?

Bin Shaikh has top notes of Saffron, Rose, oak moss and Lavender, heart notes of Sugar, Bakhoor, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Terryfic Oud L'Eau features Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Citruses.