Fragrance comparison

Daar Al Oud vs R2B2 Star Gate

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

Daar Al Oud

PARIS CORNER

4.254 votes

Rank #61,209 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

R2B2 Star Gate

Reyane Tradition

3.7067 votes

Rank #12,117 OudLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

R2B2 Star Gate takes 3 of 4 categories.

Daar Al Oud
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
R2B2 Star Gate
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Daar Al Oud1/4

R2B2 Star Gate3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: R2B2 Star Gate
Sillage & projection: R2B2 Star Gate
Value for money: Daar Al Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: R2B2 Star Gate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daar Al OudPARIS CORNER

R2B2 Star GateReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.70/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityR2B2 Star Gate

SillageR2B2 Star Gate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value72

Category winnerDaar Al OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

musky61%

oud100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

Scent match84%Very similar · both fresh spicy, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliOud

Base4 to 6 hours

Musk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood

Base

OudMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Daar Al Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerR2B2 Star GateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daar Al Oud by PARIS CORNER opens with a punchy blend of clean lavender, bittersweet saffron, and warm nutmeg. The fragrance quickly moves into a deep heart of earthy patchouli and dry oud wood. In the base, an anchor of patchouli and clean musk softens the sharp edges, leaving a steady trail of spiced woods. It feels…

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R2B2 Star Gate by Reyane Tradition creates a striking presence with its blend of lavender, saffron, and nutmeg. This unisex scent balances a fresh, pine-like edge with a deep oud foundation, making it a standout for colder weather wear. Its performance holds steady on skin, offering an interesting, modern take on wood…

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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, Daar Al Oud or R2B2 Star Gate?

R2B2 Star Gate takes 3 of 4 categories. Daar Al Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; R2B2 Star Gate is rated 3.70/5 from 67 votes. Choose Daar Al Oud for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose R2B2 Star Gate for a oud and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Daar Al Oud or R2B2 Star Gate?

R2B2 Star Gate lasts longest (R2B2 Star Gate 70/100, Daar Al Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daar Al Oud or R2B2 Star Gate?

R2B2 Star Gate projects furthest (R2B2 Star Gate 64/100, Daar Al Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daar Al Oud and R2B2 Star Gate smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Daar Al Oud or R2B2 Star Gate better for summer or winter?

Daar Al Oud suits evening wear; R2B2 Star Gate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daar Al Oud and R2B2 Star Gate?

Daar Al Oud has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli and Oud, a base of Musk. R2B2 Star Gate has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood, a base of Oud, Musk and Patchouli.