Fragrance comparison

Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir vs Salim Oud

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir

Ajmal

3.504 votes

Rank #61,828 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Salim Oud

Scent Salim

3.001 votes

Rank #65,306 OudAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Salim Oud
Choose it for a oud and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir1/3

Salim Oud1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Oudh Al NayyirAjmal

Salim OudScent Salim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSalim Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

animalic65%

warm spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

oud100%

animalic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match78%Very similar · both oud, woody and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indian OudCambodian Oud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Indian Oud

Heart

Thailand OudCambodian Oud

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesIndian Oud and Cambodian 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,306

PerfumerIlyas Salim

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDahn Oudh Al NayyirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir is a concentrated oud oil built around Indian oud and Cambodian oud. Expect a bold, traditional profile, earthy woods with a distinctly animalic, barnyard edge up top, then a darker sweetness that can read like dried fruit. It wears intense, so a tiny dab goes a long way, and it suits cool we…

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Salim Oud by Scent Salim centers on a potent, multi-layered oud profile. Designed for both men and women, this 2010s release leans heavily into woody and animalic textures. It works best as an assertive choice for evening wear or cooler weather when you want a fragrance that projects with intensity and commands attent…

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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 Oudh Al Nayyir or Salim Oud?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Salim Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Salim Oud for a oud and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir or Salim Oud?

They last about the same: Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir 100/100, Salim Oud 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir or Salim Oud?

Salim Oud projects furthest (Salim Oud 100/100, Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir and Salim Oud smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Indian Oud and Cambodian Oud.

Is Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir or Salim Oud better for summer or winter?

Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir and Salim Oud?

Dahn Oudh Al Nayyir features Indian Oud and Cambodian Oud. Salim Oud has top notes of Indian Oud, heart notes of Thailand Oud and Cambodian Oud, a base of Agarwood (Oud).