Fragrance comparison

Brûlant Oud vs Gold

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

5 wins

Brûlant Oud

Maison Alhambra

3.9132 votes

Rank #14,692 AnimalicMusky

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Gold

Undergreen

4.0029 votes

Rank #19,109 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brûlant Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Brûlant Oud
Choose it for a animalic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gold
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Brûlant Oud5/7

Gold2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brûlant OudMaison Alhambra

GoldUndergreen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 44%

Category winnerGoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

13%Like

28%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

24%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerGoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBrûlant Oud

SillageBrûlant Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value34

Category winnerBrûlant OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

fresh spicy53%

smoky42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacCuminGrapefruitGingerCardamomSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Goat hair tinctureBenzoinGeraniumPistachioMyrrhCinnamonPatchouliMastic or Lentisque

Base

SkinAnimal notesIncenseSageSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LimeLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerCardamonOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseMyrrhBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Ginger, Benzoin and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring67

Summer47

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBrûlant OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women10

Men15

Unisex85

Women0

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#19,109

PerfumerFabrice Olivieri

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBrûlant OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brûlant Oud by Maison Alhambra is a bold, woody-spicy creation anchored by an intense animalic core. The profile balances sharp ginger and saffron top notes with a resinous, skin-like mid that thrives in cooler weather. It is a challenging, heavy-hitting scent designed for those who prefer complex, unconventional prof…

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Undergreen Gold bursts open with an electric shock of crushed lime, bitter grapefruit, and sour lemon. That razor-sharp citrus flash lasts twenty minutes before warming into spicy grated ginger and sweet cardamom. The heart feels fizzy and effervescent, like artisanal spiced ginger ale poured over ice. As it settles o…

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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, Brûlant Oud or Gold?

Brûlant Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Brûlant Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 32 votes; Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes. Choose Brûlant Oud for a animalic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gold for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brûlant Oud or Gold?

Brûlant Oud lasts longest (Brûlant Oud 82/100, Gold 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brûlant Oud or Gold?

Brûlant Oud projects furthest (Brûlant Oud 69/100, Gold 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brûlant Oud and Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Ginger, Benzoin and Myrrh.

Is Brûlant Oud or Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Brûlant Oud is the stronger pick. Brûlant Oud suits evening wear; Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brûlant Oud and Gold?

Brûlant Oud has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Goat hair tincture, Benzoin, Geranium and Pistachio, a base of Skin, Animal notes, Incense and Sage. Gold has top notes of Lime, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Incense, Myrrh and Benzoin.