Fragrance comparison

Chapter 1 vs Fresh Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chapter 1

Ajmal

3.8940 votes

Rank #27,603 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Fresh Oud

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

3.5698 votes

Rank #16,894 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapter 1 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chapter 1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fresh Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chapter 14/7

Fresh Oud3/7

Ratings & consensus: Chapter 1
Community sentiment: Chapter 1
Longevity: Fresh Oud
Sillage & projection: Fresh Oud
Value for money: Chapter 1
Versatility: Chapter 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 1Ajmal

Fresh OudRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%

3.56/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerChapter 1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

37%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

18%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerChapter 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFresh Oud

SillageFresh Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value38

Category winnerChapter 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

oud77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomAmber

Heart

PatchouliFigCypriol

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top

GrapefruitBergamotSaffronCardamomCeylon Cinnamon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)IrisJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base

SandalwoodLeatherVanillaCashmere WoodAmberWhite MuskCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer65

Fall100

Winter71

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChapter 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,603

PerfumerMaxime Exler

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,894

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerFresh OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Chapter 1 is a spicy, amber-woody unisex scent built around cardamom up top and a creamy fig heart. As it warms on skin, earthy patchouli and cypriol add a dry, slightly smoky depth before settling into soft cashmere woods, sandalwood, clean musk, and a gentle tonka sweetness. It reads smooth and modern rather t…

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Fresh Oud by Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, Ceylon cinnamon, and dark agarwood. As the aggressive top notes quiet down, smooth iris and leather emerge over a heavy cedar base. It wears best during chilly late autumn nights when cold air tempers its pungent, animalic …

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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, Chapter 1 or Fresh Oud?

Chapter 1 takes 4 of 7 categories. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; Fresh Oud is rated 3.56/5 from 98 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Fresh Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 1 or Fresh Oud?

Fresh Oud lasts longest (Fresh Oud 70/100, Chapter 1 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 1 or Fresh Oud?

Fresh Oud projects furthest (Fresh Oud 60/100, Chapter 1 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 1 and Fresh Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.

Is Chapter 1 or Fresh Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh Oud is the stronger pick. Chapter 1 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 1 and Fresh Oud?

Chapter 1 has top notes of Cardamom and Amber, heart notes of Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Tonka Bean. Fresh Oud has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.