Fragrance comparison

Dark Aoud vs Sweet Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 316 ratings analysed

Dark Aoud

Maison Alhambra

4.10307 votes

Rank #2,045 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Sweet Oud

Camara Perfumes

3.449 votes

Rank #44,501 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dark Aoud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sweet Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Aoud2/4

Sweet Oud2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sweet Oud
Sillage & projection: Sweet Oud
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 Alhambra

Sweet OudCamara Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 307 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

56%Love

0%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevitySweet Oud

SillageSweet Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value77

Category winnerDark AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

amber61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPepperBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

OudSandalwoodVetiver

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmbergris

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sichuan PepperVetiver

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaTonka BeanAmber

Base8 to 12 hours

CardamomBrazilian RosewoodAgarwoodOudSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Brazilian Rosewood, Oud and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sweet Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#44,501

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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Sweet Oud by Camara Perfumes balances vibrant spice with a rich, resinous base. The scent introduces itself with a sharp tingle of Sichuan pepper paired with dry, earthy vetiver. This zesty and earthy start quickly yields to a smooth center dominated by warm vanilla, sweet tonka bean, and golden amber. In the base, de…

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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 Sweet Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dark Aoud is rated 4.10/5 from 307 votes; Sweet Oud is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Dark Aoud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sweet Oud for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Aoud or Sweet Oud?

Sweet Oud lasts longest (Sweet Oud 85/100, Dark Aoud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Aoud or Sweet Oud?

Sweet Oud projects furthest (Sweet Oud 84/100, Dark Aoud 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Aoud and Sweet Oud smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood, Oud and Sandalwood.

Is Dark Aoud or Sweet Oud better for summer or winter?

Sweet Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Aoud and Sweet Oud?

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. Sweet Oud has top notes of Sichuan Pepper and Vetiver, heart notes of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber, a base of Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood, Agarwood and Oud.