Fragrance comparison

Brown Oud vs Maestrale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Brown Oud

Banafa for Oud

3.001 votes

Rank #73,096 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Maestrale

Dr. Taffi

4.336 votes

Rank #53,155 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 3 of 4 categories.

Brown Oud
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Brown Oud1/4

Maestrale3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brown OudBanafa for Oud

MaestraleDr. Taffi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 7%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageBrown Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity90%

amber80%

citrus70%

floral60%

woody50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Aromatic NotesCitrusesSpices

Heart

Floral NotesFruity NotesWoody Notes

Base

AmberSweet Notes

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesSea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOreganoBasilSpices

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brown Oud by Banafa for Oud presents a distinct take on sweet, woody perfumery. The opening hits you with a sharp blast of spices and bright citruses, which cuts through the initial heavy, sweet notes. As the scent settles on the skin, a soft medley of fruity notes and woody notes emerges, creating a warm, comfortable…

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Dr. Taffi Maestrale opens with a brisk blast of salty sea notes and bright crushed citruses that feels like standing on an Italian coastal cliff. As the breezy maritime opening settles, an earthy blend of garden basil, culinary oregano, and clean lavender emerges across the heart. The fragrance finishes with a smooth …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Brown Oud or Maestrale?

Maestrale takes 3 of 4 categories. Brown Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Maestrale is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Brown Oud for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brown Oud or Maestrale?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 64/100, Brown Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brown Oud or Maestrale?

Brown Oud projects furthest (Brown Oud 50/100, Maestrale 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brown Oud and Maestrale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Brown Oud or Maestrale better for summer or winter?

Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brown Oud and Maestrale?

Brown Oud has top notes of Aromatic Notes, Citruses and Spices, heart notes of Floral Notes, Fruity Notes and Woody Notes, a base of Amber and Sweet Notes. Maestrale has top notes of Citruses and Sea Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Oregano, Basil and Spices, a base of White Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.