Fragrance comparison

Dark Aoud vs Firence Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 338 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dark Aoud

Maison Alhambra

4.10307 votes

Rank #2,085 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Firence Eau de Parfum

Stefano Ricci

4.4231 votes

Rank #41,783 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dark Aoud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Firence Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dark Aoud4/7

Firence Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Firence Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Firence Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Dark Aoud
Sillage & projection: Dark Aoud
Value for money: Dark Aoud
Versatility: Firence Eau de Parfum
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 Alhambra

Firence Eau de ParfumStefano Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 307 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

156 votes

61%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDark Aoud

SillageDark Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDark AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPepperBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

OudSandalwoodVetiver

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmbergris

Top

BergamotPetitgrainPepperNeroli

Heart

juniper berryAromatic SpicesLavenderCardamomSageIris

Base

VetiverOakmossLeatherOud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Oud and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall92

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#41,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark 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…

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Firence Eau de Parfum by Stefano Ricci is a clean, sharp aromatic cologne built around crisp Italian citrus, fresh garden herbs, and dark woody base notes. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bitter petitgrain, zesty bergamot, and spicy black pepper, softened by a clean neroli note that smells like a freshly ir…

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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, Dark Aoud or Firence Eau de Parfum?

Dark Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. Dark Aoud is rated 4.10/5 from 307 votes; Firence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.42/5 from 31 votes. Choose Dark Aoud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Firence Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Aoud or Firence Eau de Parfum?

Dark Aoud lasts longest (Dark Aoud 69/100, Firence Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Aoud or Firence Eau de Parfum?

Dark Aoud projects furthest (Dark Aoud 62/100, Firence Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Aoud and Firence Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Oud and Vetiver.

Is Dark Aoud or Firence Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Firence Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Aoud is the stronger pick. Firence Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Aoud and Firence Eau de Parfum?

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. Firence Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Pepper and Neroli, heart notes of juniper berry, Aromatic Spices, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Leather and Oud.