Dark Aoud vs Amore Oudh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
76%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dark Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories.
Dark AoudChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Amore OudhChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dark Aoud4/5
Amore Oudh0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Dark Aoud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Aoud
- Value for money
- Dark Aoud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Aoud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark AoudMaison AlhambraAmore OudhOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 307 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 53%Had 9%Want 39%
Category winnerDark AoudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
38%Like
17%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
156 votes
13%Love
73%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageDark Aoud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark AoudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
oud69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
oud77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match76%Very similar · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomPepperBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
OudSandalwoodVetiver
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAmbergris
Top
CardamomPepper
Heart
OudVetiverSandalwood
Base
AmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Oud and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring27
Summer9
Fall91
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,083
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews69
Overall rank#56,975
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDark AoudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Aoud by Maison Alhambra offers a woody oriental profile centered on cardamom, oud, and sandalwood. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance leans towards a mature, spiced wood aesthetic. It is best suited for cooler weather or formal evening occasions where a subtle, lingering presence is preferred over loud, aggr…
Reviews →Amore Oudh by Oakcha is a warm, woody fragrance centered on smooth agarwood, dry cedar tones, and aromatic spices. It opens with an immediate crackle of crushed green cardamom and black pepper, creating a brisk, peppery warmth that instantly feels clean and inviting. As the spicy top softens, the heart brings forward …
Reviews →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, Dark Aoud or Amore Oudh?
Dark Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories. Dark Aoud is rated 4.10/5 from 307 votes; Amore Oudh is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dark Aoud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Amore Oudh for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Aoud or Amore Oudh?
They last about the same: Dark Aoud 69/100, Amore Oudh 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dark Aoud or Amore Oudh?
Dark Aoud projects furthest (Dark Aoud 62/100, Amore Oudh 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Aoud and Amore Oudh smell similar?
Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Oud and Sandalwood.
Is Dark Aoud or Amore Oudh better for summer or winter?
Amore Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Aoud and Amore Oudh?
Dark Aoud has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Oud, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Amore Oudh has top notes of Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Oud, Vetiver and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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