Fragrance comparison

CH Insignia vs Oud 27 Perfume Oil

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

CH Insignia

Carolina Herrera

3.9471 votes

Rank #25,466 AmberLeather

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59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Oud 27 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.1817 votes

Rank #35,179 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud 27 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 6 categories.

CH Insignia
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud 27 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

CH Insignia2/6

Oud 27 Perfume Oil3/6

Ratings & consensus: Oud 27 Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud 27 Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection: Oud 27 Perfume Oil
Value for money: CH Insignia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: CH Insignia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH InsigniaCarolina Herrera

Oud 27 Perfume OilLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

Category winnerOud 27 Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

71 votes

47%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOud 27 Perfume Oil

SillageOud 27 Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCH InsigniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

smoky69%

rose61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

amber74%

balsamic65%

metallic56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronNutmegBergamotCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherRoseAgarwood (Oud)Styrax

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberCedarPatchouliGuaiac Wood

Notes

SaffronGuaiac WoodIncensePatchouliCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer10

Fall100

Winter97

Day57

Night100

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,466

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,179

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCH InsigniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Insignia is an amber woody fragrance built around dark resin, spicy saffron, and soft red rose petals. The opening bursts with zesty bergamot and cracked coriander, cut sharply by aromatic nutmeg. Soon, smooth leather and smoky agarwood emerge, wrapping the floral core in a dry, resinous warmth. Th…

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Oud 27 Perfume Oil by Le Labo presents a dense, resinous blend built on rich woods and dry smoke. Formulated as a concentrated oil, it wears closer and smoother than typical alcohol sprays while retaining serious aromatic depth. The composition centres on earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and guaiac wood, accented by the b…

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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, CH Insignia or Oud 27 Perfume Oil?

Oud 27 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 6 categories. CH Insignia is rated 3.94/5 from 71 votes; Oud 27 Perfume Oil is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes. Choose CH Insignia for a amber and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud 27 Perfume Oil for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Insignia or Oud 27 Perfume Oil?

Oud 27 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Oud 27 Perfume Oil 77/100, CH Insignia 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Insignia or Oud 27 Perfume Oil?

Oud 27 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Oud 27 Perfume Oil 80/100, CH Insignia 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Insignia and Oud 27 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is CH Insignia or Oud 27 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

CH Insignia suits evening wear; Oud 27 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Insignia and Oud 27 Perfume Oil?

CH Insignia has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Leather, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Styrax, a base of Incense, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. Oud 27 Perfume Oil features Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Incense, Patchouli and Cedar.