Fragrance comparison

Cassili vs Private Oud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,268 ratings analysed

Cassili

Parfums de Marly

3.843,150 votes

Rank #2,899 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Private Oud

Swiss Arabian

4.34118 votes

Rank #4,283 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cassili
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Private Oud
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cassili2/7

Private Oud5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassiliParfums de Marly

Private OudSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 3,150 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

4.34/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerPrivate OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

3,150 votes

65%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerPrivate OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Oud

SillageCassili

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPrivate OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

tropical61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

oud84%

caramel77%

chocolate69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red CurrantFloral NotesBulgarian Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumFrangipaniPetaliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood

Top

Agarwood (Oud)PlumBulgarian Rose

Heart

Tonka BeanWhite FlowersJasmineVetiver

Base

Dark ChocolateCaramelVanilla

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Plum, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Cassili, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night32

Spring53

Summer25

Fall93

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPrivate OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 24%Party 12%

Men18

Unisex65

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#4,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerCassiliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Cassili smells like chilled peach cream poured over tart berries. The initial spray hits with a sharp burst of red currant and fresh Bulgarian rose before mellowing fast. Within ten minutes, tropical frangipani and juicy plum create an unexpected stone fruit illusion that feels silky, bright, and chee…

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Private Oud by Swiss Arabian is a resinous woody fragrance for men and women. It features a heavy concentration of plum and Bulgarian rose atop a rich base of dark chocolate, caramel, and vanilla. Designed for cold weather, this scent leans heavily into gourmand sweetness, making it a polarizing choice for those who p…

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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, Cassili or Private Oud?

Private Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Cassili is rated 3.84/5 from 3,150 votes; Private Oud is rated 4.34/5 from 118 votes. Choose Cassili for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Private Oud for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cassili or Private Oud?

Private Oud lasts longest (Private Oud 77/100, Cassili 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassili or Private Oud?

Cassili projects furthest (Cassili 56/100, Private Oud 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cassili and Private Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Plum, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

Is Cassili or Private Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cassili is the stronger pick. For winter, Private Oud is the stronger pick. Cassili suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cassili and Private Oud?

Cassili has top notes of Red Currant, Floral Notes and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Plum, Frangipani, Petalia and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Private Oud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Plum and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Tonka Bean, White Flowers, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Vanilla.