Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Oud Sambac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #53,657 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Sambac

Bode Studios

3.229 votes

Rank #69,517 White FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré X takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Oud Sambac
Choose it for a white floral and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré X3/4

Oud Sambac1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chypré X
Sillage & projection: Chypré X
Value for money: Oud Sambac
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypré X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

Oud SambacBode Studios

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

56%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

44%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageChypré X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerOud SambacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

oud90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

balsamic60%

sweet50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomRose de MaiYlang YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliAldehydesCedarwoodBergamotGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Orange BlossomCeylon CinnamonWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart

Jasmine SambacTolu BalsamStyraxVanilla

Base

OudPatchouliLeatherCedarwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chypré X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men13

Unisex25

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#69,517

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypré XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypré X opens with a sharp flash of fizzy aldehydes and bitter Calabrian bergamot that cuts straight through the air. Give the initial alcohol burst two minutes to settle on your wrist. Once the top clears, a velvety blend of ripe peach, Grasse jasmine, and orange blossom perfume nuances spreads over warm skin. The b…

Reviews →

Andreas Wilhelm designed Oud Sambac for Bode Studios as an oriental woody blend that places sweet white florals directly against raw dark woods. The opening hits skin with bright bergamot and orange blossom, grounded quickly by a dry dusting of Ceylon cinnamon. As the initial citrus dies back, rich jasmine sambac take…

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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, Chypré X or Oud Sambac?

Chypré X takes 3 of 4 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Oud Sambac is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Oud Sambac for a white floral and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Oud Sambac?

Chypré X lasts longest (Chypré X 80/100, Oud Sambac 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Oud Sambac?

Projection is very close: Chypré X 55/100, Oud Sambac 53/100 for sillage.

Do Chypré X and Oud Sambac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Bergamot.

Is Chypré X or Oud Sambac better for summer or winter?

Oud Sambac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and Oud Sambac?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Oud Sambac has top notes of Orange Blossom, Ceylon Cinnamon, White Flowers and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tolu Balsam, Styrax and Vanilla, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Leather and Cedarwood.