Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oud Hindi vs Unconditional Surrender

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #31,433 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Unconditional Surrender

Chatillon Lux Parfums

3.9432 votes

Rank #46,121 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Unconditional Surrender
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi4/5

Unconditional Surrender1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Sillage & projection: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Value for money: Unconditional Surrender
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

Unconditional SurrenderChatillon Lux Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

3.94/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

41%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oud Hindi

SillageDahn Al Oud Hindi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value71

Category winnerUnconditional SurrenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

tobacco77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Oriental notesKyara IncenseDamask RoseBlack PepperBitter AlmondFruity NotesLavender

Heart

ResinMyrhhOlibanumRoseRed RoseGuaiac WoodCedarGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesSweet NotesSandalowoodVetiver

Notes

AmberTobaccoAmyrisCedarGeraniumJasmineAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cedar, Geranium and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Unconditional Surrender, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter87

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,433

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,121

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi is a heavy oriental spicy fragrance centered on animalic agarwood. It wraps pungent medicinal wood with warm spices and thick resins to create an uncompromising profile for cold winter nights. This scent is built for experienced noses seeking an uncompromised traditional Middle Eastern oud exp…

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Unconditional Surrender by Chatillon Lux Parfums is a rich, dark woody fragrance built around dry tobacco leaf, warm amber, and sturdy cedar. Created by Shawn Maher, the scent delivers a grounded profile that avoids sugary excess, pairing deep resinous tones with amyris, subtle agarwood (oud), and an unexpected touch …

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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, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Unconditional Surrender?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 4 of 5 categories. Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Unconditional Surrender is rated 3.94/5 from 32 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oud Hindi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Unconditional Surrender for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Unconditional Surrender?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi lasts longest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100, Unconditional Surrender 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Unconditional Surrender?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi projects furthest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100, Unconditional Surrender 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Unconditional Surrender smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Geranium and Tobacco.

Is Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Unconditional Surrender better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear; Unconditional Surrender suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Unconditional Surrender?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Oriental notes, Kyara Incense and Damask Rose, heart notes of Resin, Myrhh, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Unconditional Surrender features Amber, Tobacco, Amyris, Cedar and Geranium.