Fragrance comparison

Chrome vs King of Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chrome

Victory

5.001 votes

Rank #52,108 OudPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

King of Oud

Ainash Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #68,140 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrome takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chrome
Choose it for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
King of Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chrome3/4

King of Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChromeVictory

King of OudAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 11%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityChrome

SillageChrome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerKing of OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

patchouli86%

woody72%

earthy58%

balsamic44%

warm spicy30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

lavender61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both oud, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Nutmeg

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrome by Victory greets you with a sharp, medicinal pairing of saffron and lavender that quickly alerts the senses. This is not your typical clean laundry aromatic. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the cold spice shifts into a warm, smoky core dominated by agarwood and a dry dusting of nutmeg. The base leans hea…

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King of Oud is a saffron, nutmeg and oud scent with a familiar modern Middle Eastern style. It opens spicy and aromatic, then settles into a musky, patchouli-backed oud that feels smoother than harsh. It suits men who like bold woody-spicy fragrances, especially in cooler weather or at night. If you enjoy the Oud for …

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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, Chrome or King of Oud?

Chrome takes 3 of 4 categories. Chrome is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; King of Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Chrome for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose King of Oud for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or King of Oud?

Chrome lasts longest (Chrome 80/100, King of Oud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrome or King of Oud?

Chrome projects furthest (Chrome 75/100, King of Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and King of Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg.

Is Chrome or King of Oud better for summer or winter?

Chrome suits evening wear; King of Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrome and King of Oud?

Chrome has top notes of Saffron and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli and Musk. King of Oud has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli and Musk.