Fragrance comparison

Calahorra vs Royal Oud

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

3 wins

Calahorra

Woha Parfums

4.19167 votes

Rank #2,822 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Royal Oud

Mith

4.3926 votes

Rank #23,775 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calahorra takes 3 of 5 categories.

Calahorra
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Royal Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Calahorra3/5

Royal Oud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalahorraWoha Parfums

Royal OudMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

4.39/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 51%Had 6%Want 43%

Category winnerRoyal OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

62%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCalahorra

SillageCalahorra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value82

Category winnerRoyal OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AllspiceGreen MandarinPapyrus

Heart

ThymeSugar CanePalisander Rosewood

Base

PatchouliCopaiba balmHo WoodHemlock

Top

CardamomGreen TeaBergamotLemon

Heart

SuedeOrrisPatchouliPapyrus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPalisander RosewoodOakmossTobaccoIncense

InformationalShared notesPapyrus, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer27

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex67

Women3

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,822

PerfumerAlejandro Ponsà

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#23,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCalahorraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calahorra by Woha Parfums centers on a woody and aromatic structure, balanced by a green mandarin opening and resinous base notes. It is a modern, architectural take on fragrance that works well for those seeking a unique, realistic wood profile for daily wear. This unisex creation shifts from a sharp citrus start to …

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Royal Oud by Mith opens with cardamom, citrus and a green tea lift before settling into a smoother suede, iris and papyrus heart. The dry-down is woody, resinous and gently smoky, with oud, sandalwood, tobacco and incense giving it a warm, polished feel. It leans dry rather than sugary, and usually suits cooler weathe…

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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, Calahorra or Royal Oud?

Calahorra takes 3 of 5 categories. Calahorra is rated 4.19/5 from 167 votes; Royal Oud is rated 4.39/5 from 26 votes. Choose Calahorra for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Royal Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Calahorra or Royal Oud?

Calahorra lasts longest (Calahorra 84/100, Royal Oud 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calahorra or Royal Oud?

Projection is very close: Calahorra 70/100, Royal Oud 68/100 for sillage.

Do Calahorra and Royal Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Papyrus, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli.

Is Calahorra or Royal Oud better for summer or winter?

Royal Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calahorra and Royal Oud?

Calahorra has top notes of Allspice, Green Mandarin and Papyrus, heart notes of Thyme, Sugar Cane and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Patchouli, Copaiba balm, Ho Wood and Hemlock. Royal Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Green Tea, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Patchouli and Papyrus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood and Oakmoss.