Fragrance comparison

Crystal Bomb vs Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Crystal Bomb

LEN Fragrances

3.8927 votes

Rank #34,426 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oud

Asgharali

4.4134 votes

Rank #7,119 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Crystal Bomb
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Crystal Bomb2/7

Oud5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal BombLEN Fragrances

OudAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 60%

Category winnerOudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

59%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerOudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Bomb

SillageCrystal Bomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value81

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

oud92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both oud, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RoseRaspberryViolet Leaves

Heart2-4 hrs

Cedar

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskVanilla

Top

RaspberryBergamotWater Notes

Heart

RoseVioletGeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodCedarLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Crystal Bomb, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer33

Fall100

Winter75

Day41

Night100

Spring56

Summer25

Fall81

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerOudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 15%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,426

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerOudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crystal Bomb by LEN Fragrances delivers a bold, modern spin on the classic Middle Eastern pairing of rose and agarwood. The first spray leaves a visible oil sheen on skin, releasing a brisk shock of tart raspberry and crisp violet leaves before settling down. Within fifteen minutes, the initial solvent lift softens in…

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Asgharali Oud opens with a juicy raspberry and bergamot lift before settling into rose, dry woods and a polished oud base. The overall feel is traditional rather than sugary, with amber, patchouli and soft vanilla smoothing the edges. It tends to suit cooler evenings best, especially if you enjoy Middle Eastern styled…

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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, Crystal Bomb or Oud?

Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Crystal Bomb is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes; Oud is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes. Choose Crystal Bomb for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Bomb or Oud?

They last about the same: Crystal Bomb 75/100, Oud 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Bomb or Oud?

Projection is very close: Crystal Bomb 73/100, Oud 72/100 for sillage.

Do Crystal Bomb and Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Crystal Bomb or Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Crystal Bomb is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud is the stronger pick. Crystal Bomb suits evening wear; Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Bomb and Oud?

Crystal Bomb has top notes of Rose, Raspberry and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Vanilla. Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.