Fragrance comparison

Brûlant Oud vs Longueur d’Onde Aquarius

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Brûlant Oud

Maison Alhambra

3.9132 votes

Rank #14,800 AnimalicMusky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius

Maison Douze

3.006 votes

Rank #62,104 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Brûlant Oud
Choose it for a animalic and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Longueur d’Onde Aquarius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Brûlant Oud2/4

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brûlant Oud
Sillage & projection: Longueur d’Onde Aquarius
Value for money: Longueur d’Onde Aquarius
Versatility: Not scored
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

Longueur d’Onde AquariusMaison Douze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBrûlant Oud

SillageLongueur d’Onde Aquarius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLongueur d’Onde AquariusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both musky, 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

Top

GingerYuzu

Heart

Mastic or LentisquePepper

Base

White MuskSaffron

InformationalShared notesGinger, Saffron and Mastic or Lentisque. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women10

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#62,104

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Longueur d'Onde Aquarius by Maison Douze pairs bright ginger and sharp yuzu with a heart of dry mastic and pepper. Grounded in white musk and saffron, it creates a clean, mineral mist that clings to the skin. It suits those seeking a modern, low-key scent for spring morning wear and casual daytime settings.

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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 Longueur d’Onde Aquarius?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Brûlant Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 32 votes; Longueur d’Onde Aquarius is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Brûlant Oud for a animalic and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Longueur d’Onde Aquarius for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Brûlant Oud or Longueur d’Onde Aquarius?

They last about the same: Brûlant Oud 82/100, Longueur d’Onde Aquarius 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Brûlant Oud or Longueur d’Onde Aquarius?

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius projects furthest (Longueur d’Onde Aquarius 75/100, Brûlant Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brûlant Oud and Longueur d’Onde Aquarius smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Saffron and Mastic or Lentisque.

Is Brûlant Oud or Longueur d’Onde Aquarius better for summer or winter?

Brûlant Oud suits evening wear; Longueur d’Onde Aquarius suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brûlant Oud and Longueur d’Onde Aquarius?

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. Longueur d’Onde Aquarius has top notes of Ginger and Yuzu, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque and Pepper, a base of White Musk and Saffron.