Case Study #3 O.A.C vs Puredistance No. 12
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Puredistance No. 12 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Case Study #3 O.A.CChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Puredistance No. 12Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Case Study #3 O.A.C1/4
Puredistance No. 123/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Puredistance No. 12
- Sillage & projection
- Puredistance No. 12
- Value for money
- Case Study #3 O.A.C
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Puredistance No. 12
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Case Study #3 O.A.CRboWPuredistance No. 12PuredistanceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
3.89/ 5 · 159 votes
Have 45%Had 11%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
39%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
159 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPuredistance No. 12
SillagePuredistance No. 12
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCase Study #3 O.A.CBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
white floral83%
warm spicy74%
rose65%
earthy56%
powdery100%
floral92%
white floral84%
musky77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomGeraniumCardamom
Heart
JasmineAmyrisRose
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver
Top20-30 mins
NarcissusYlang-YlangBergamotCardamomMandarin OrangeCoriander
Heart3-5 hrs
Orris RootHedioneLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumJasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base8-12 hrs
MuskAmbroxanPatchouliSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverOakmossVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Geranium, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Puredistance No. 12, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer49
Fall0
Winter68
Day100
Night87
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,185
PerfumerFirmenich, Symrise
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#13,989
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerPuredistance No. 12Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCase Study #3 O.A.C from RboW is a grounding woody aromatic fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile daily scent. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and sharp cardamom before settling into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on steady cedarwood and vetiver, offering a clean, balanced profile suitable for ye…
Reviews →Puredistance No. 12 is a rich floral chypre that feels like slipping into a fine cashmere sweater. Nathalie Feisthauer crafted this 25 percent extrait to deliver seamless luxury. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crushed coriander seeds. This energetic citrus spark softens quickly as…
Reviews →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, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Puredistance No. 12?
Puredistance No. 12 takes 3 of 4 categories. Case Study #3 O.A.C is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Puredistance No. 12 is rated 3.89/5 from 159 votes. Choose Case Study #3 O.A.C for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Puredistance No. 12 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Puredistance No. 12?
Puredistance No. 12 lasts longest (Puredistance No. 12 72/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Puredistance No. 12?
Puredistance No. 12 projects furthest (Puredistance No. 12 56/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Case Study #3 O.A.C and Puredistance No. 12 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cardamom and Jasmine.
Is Case Study #3 O.A.C or Puredistance No. 12 better for summer or winter?
Case Study #3 O.A.C suits daytime wear; Puredistance No. 12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Case Study #3 O.A.C and Puredistance No. 12?
Case Study #3 O.A.C has top notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Amyris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Puredistance No. 12 has top notes of Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris Root, Hedione, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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