Fragrance comparison

Charred Oud vs Gioco all'Alba

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

3 wins

Charred Oud

Amer Perfumes

4.2223 votes

Rank #38,950 OudAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Gioco all'Alba

Bois 1920

3.66175 votes

Rank #10,085 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charred Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Charred Oud
Choose it for a oud and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gioco all'Alba
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Charred Oud3/5

Gioco all'Alba2/5

Ratings & consensus: Charred Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charred Oud
Sillage & projection: Charred Oud
Value for money: Gioco all'Alba
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gioco all'Alba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charred OudAmer Perfumes

Gioco all'AlbaBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

3.66/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerCharred OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

39%Love

22%Like

14%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCharred Oud

SillageCharred Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

animalic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

white floral53%

rose42%

woody100%

whiskey92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Olibanum Sacra Resin GreenSaffronGuatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart

Thailand OudBulgarian RoseRoseChinese OsmanthusIndian Jasmine

Base

Indian OudIndian SandalwoodGuaiac WoodBulgarian Light TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodCedarwoodMusk

Top

WhiskeySaffron

Heart

TobaccoPeatSugarDavanaBoronia

Base

LeatherVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer31

Fall77

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring24

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,950

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charred Oud by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Charred Oud was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Olibanum Sacra Resin Green, Saffron, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Thailand Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Ro…

Reviews →

Gioco all'Alba opens with a dark whiskey and saffron effect, then settles into tobacco, smoke, leather, and sweet vanilla woods. It reads rich, boozy, and textured rather than fresh. This suits cold weather, evening wear, and anyone who enjoys bold niche perfumes with a smoky gourmand edge. Sample first if sharp alcoh…

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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, Charred Oud or Gioco all'Alba?

Charred Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Charred Oud is rated 4.22/5 from 23 votes; Gioco all'Alba is rated 3.66/5 from 175 votes. Choose Charred Oud for a oud and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gioco all'Alba for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charred Oud or Gioco all'Alba?

Charred Oud lasts longest (Charred Oud 85/100, Gioco all'Alba 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charred Oud or Gioco all'Alba?

Charred Oud projects furthest (Charred Oud 81/100, Gioco all'Alba 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charred Oud and Gioco all'Alba smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood and Musk.

Is Charred Oud or Gioco all'Alba better for summer or winter?

Charred Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charred Oud and Gioco all'Alba?

Charred Oud has top notes of Olibanum Sacra Resin Green, Saffron, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Thailand Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Rose and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Indian Oud, Indian Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Bulgarian Light Tobacco. Gioco all'Alba has top notes of Whiskey and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, Peat, Sugar and Davana, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.