Fragrance comparison

CH Pasión for Him vs Oakbanum

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 513 ratings analysed

CH Pasión for Him

Carolina Herrera

4.32500 votes

Rank #3,641 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oakbanum

Selcouth

4.6913 votes

Rank #34,569 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oakbanum takes 4 of 5 categories.

CH Pasión for Him
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oakbanum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

CH Pasión for Him1/5

Oakbanum4/5

Ratings & consensus: Oakbanum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oakbanum
Sillage & projection: Oakbanum
Value for money: Oakbanum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Pasión for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Pasión for HimCarolina Herrera

OakbanumSelcouth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerOakbanumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

500 votes

77%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityOakbanum

SillageOakbanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOakbanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · 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

OlibanumTunisian NeroliPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisMyrhhTexas Cedar

Base6-8 hrs

Australian SandalwoodBourbon Vanilladark woodsy notesTonka BeanAmberwood

Top

CognacElemi resinTangerinePink PepperBergamotCardamom

Heart

RumWoody NotesCoffee CO2WhiskeyOsmanthusAmberwoodDavana

Base

Texas CedarSandalwoodOakBourbon VanillaOlibanumPatchouliAmberOud

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Pink Pepper, Texas Cedar and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for CH Pasión for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day92

Night100

Spring44

Summer11

Fall56

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex24

Women3

Work 34%Date 32%Casual 25%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,641

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#34,569

PerfumerAbdulaziz Alshaibani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Pasión for Him balances dry woody warmth with a surprisingly soft, powdery iris heart. The opening hits with peppery brightness and smoky olibanum resin before settling into cedar and earthy myrrh. Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean round out the base, giving it a cozy sweetness without becoming cloyin…

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Oakbanum by Selcouth offers a complex, aromatic profile that bridges woody depth with a boozy, resinous warmth. Designed for those who appreciate sophisticated, spice-forward scents, it moves from bright citrus top notes into a rich heart of coffee and rum. This fragrance suits cooler weather, making it an ideal compa…

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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, CH Pasión for Him or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum takes 4 of 5 categories. CH Pasión for Him is rated 4.32/5 from 500 votes; Oakbanum is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose CH Pasión for Him for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Oakbanum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Pasión for Him or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum lasts longest (Oakbanum 84/100, CH Pasión for Him 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Pasión for Him or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum projects furthest (Oakbanum 75/100, CH Pasión for Him 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Pasión for Him and Oakbanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Pink Pepper, Texas Cedar and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is CH Pasión for Him or Oakbanum better for summer or winter?

CH Pasión for Him suits evening wear; Oakbanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Pasión for Him and Oakbanum?

CH Pasión for Him has top notes of Olibanum, Tunisian Neroli and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Myrhh and Texas Cedar, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Bourbon Vanilla, dark woodsy notes and Tonka Bean. Oakbanum has top notes of Cognac, Elemi resin, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Woody Notes, Coffee CO2 and Whiskey, a base of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Oak and Bourbon Vanilla.