Fragrance comparison

Brûlant Oud vs Noor

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

4 wins

Brûlant Oud

Maison Alhambra

3.9132 votes

Rank #14,527 AnimalicMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Noor

DFG1924

4.1422 votes

Rank #49,272 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brûlant Oud takes 4 of 5 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.
Noor
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Brûlant Oud4/5

Noor1/5

Ratings & consensus: Noor
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brûlant Oud
Sillage & projection: Brûlant Oud
Value for money: Brûlant Oud
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

NoorDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 59%

Category winnerNoorRating 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

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBrûlant Oud

SillageBrûlant Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBrûlant OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm 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

TangerineOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMyrrhIncense

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Myrrh, Cinnamon and Incense. Durations are only published for Noor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring11

Summer0

Fall100

Winter89

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women10

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#49,272

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Noor by DFG1924 starts with a bright, juicy burst of sweet orange and tangy tangerine before shifting into a comforting kitchen of dry spices. Cinnamon and grated nutmeg build a radiant, toasted warmth across the chest that never feels heavy or sticky. As the initial citrus sparkle fades into the background, creamy sa…

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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 Noor?

Brûlant Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Brûlant Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 32 votes; Noor is rated 4.14/5 from 22 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 Noor for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Brûlant Oud or Noor?

Brûlant Oud lasts longest (Brûlant Oud 82/100, Noor 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brûlant Oud or Noor?

Brûlant Oud projects furthest (Brûlant Oud 69/100, Noor 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brûlant Oud and Noor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Myrrh, Cinnamon and Incense.

Is Brûlant Oud or Noor better for summer or winter?

Brûlant Oud suits evening wear; Noor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brûlant Oud and Noor?

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. Noor has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Incense.