Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan vs Oud Absolute

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan

Ajmal

4.4015 votes

Rank #19,378 OudWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Oud Absolute

Pino Silvestre

4.0455 votes

Rank #14,910 OudWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Oud Absolute
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan3/4

Oud Absolute1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oudh RaysanAjmal

Oud AbsolutePino Silvestre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 13%Want 63%

4.04/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

Category winnerDahn Al Oudh RaysanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

47%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oudh Raysan

SillageDahn Al Oudh Raysan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody65%

fresh spicy30%

oud100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both oud, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Citruses

Heart

Geranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring36

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#14,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOud AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan by Ajmal is an oud-first, woody fragrance with a fresh-spicy lift. It reads traditional in structure, with agarwood (oud) staying central rather than turning into a sweet, dessert-style dry-down. If you like a clear, direct oud and woods profile, this is a sensible sample. If you prefer airy musks,…

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Oud Absolute by Pino Silvestre delivers a straightforward take on wood and amber for cold weather. Spanish citruses flash briefly before the scent settles into a dry woodiness wrapped in a warm resinous base. It is a budget-friendly option for casual autumn afternoons.

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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, Dahn Al Oudh Raysan or Oud Absolute?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan takes 3 of 4 categories. Dahn Al Oudh Raysan is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Oud Absolute is rated 4.04/5 from 55 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oudh Raysan for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Oud Absolute for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oudh Raysan or Oud Absolute?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan lasts longest (Dahn Al Oudh Raysan 80/100, Oud Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oudh Raysan or Oud Absolute?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan projects furthest (Dahn Al Oudh Raysan 84/100, Oud Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oudh Raysan and Oud Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Dahn Al Oudh Raysan or Oud Absolute better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan suits day or night wear; Oud Absolute suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oudh Raysan and Oud Absolute?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan features Woodsy Notes and Agarwood (Oud). Oud Absolute has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes and Amber.