Fragrance comparison

Candor vs Incense Oudh

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Candor

Chapel Factory

3.8312 votes

Rank #59,576 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Incense Oudh

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #43,131 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense Oudh takes 3 of 5 categories.

Candor
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Incense Oudh
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Candor1/5

Incense Oudh3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Incense Oudh
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Candor
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Incense Oudh
Fragranxe ranking: Incense Oudh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandorChapel Factory

Incense OudhParfum de Mahzen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIncense Oudh

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCandorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

oud88%

smoky77%

warm spicy65%

balsamic53%

tobacco42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliBitter Almond

Heart3-4 hrs

IncenseOrange BlossomRoseJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

CedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMandarin OrangeGreen NotescannabisSaffronNutmegNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoResinsOrange BlossomCoffeeWoodsy NotesJasmineRose

Base8-10 hrs

AgarwoodIncenseSandalwoodVanillaAmber

Category winnerIncense OudhLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,576

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,131

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIncense OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candor by Chapel Factory offers an intriguing contrast between crisp Mediterranean citrus and shadowy Gothic resins. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bright neroli paired with the nutty, slightly medicinal crunch of bitter almond. Within minutes, the composition warms on the skin into a core of orange blossom…

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Incense Oudh by Parfum de Mahzen hits the air with a bold burst of green herbs, warm cardamom, and tart mandarin orange before diving straight into rich wood smoke. At its core, roasted coffee beans and dry pipe tobacco intertwine with resinous wood and subtle white floral petals. As the scent settles, it radiates a c…

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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, Candor or Incense Oudh?

Incense Oudh takes 3 of 5 categories. Candor is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Incense Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Candor for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Incense Oudh for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Candor or Incense Oudh?

Incense Oudh lasts longest (Incense Oudh 80/100, Candor 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candor or Incense Oudh?

Projection is very close: Candor 63/100, Incense Oudh 63/100 for sillage.

Do Candor and Incense Oudh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and balsamic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Incense, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Candor or Incense Oudh better for summer or winter?

Candor suits daytime wear; Incense Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candor and Incense Oudh?

Candor has top notes of Neroli and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Incense, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk. Incense Oudh has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and cannabis, heart notes of Tobacco, Resins, Orange Blossom and Coffee, a base of Agarwood, Incense, Sandalwood and Vanilla.