Fragrance comparison

Dark Oud vs Arabian Oud Perfume Oil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Dark Oud

Prince War

2.003 votes

Rank #72,072 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Arabian Oud Perfume Oil

Lumira

4.506 votes

Rank #44,580 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Dark Oud
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Arabian Oud Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dark Oud2/4

Arabian Oud Perfume Oil2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dark Oud
Sillage & projection: Dark Oud
Value for money: Arabian Oud Perfume Oil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arabian Oud Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark OudPrince War

Arabian Oud Perfume OilLumira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 57%Had 9%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDark Oud

SillageDark Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value38

Category winnerArabian Oud Perfume OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose77%

floral53%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

citrus92%

rose84%

floral77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RoseMusk

Heart1 to 2 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliOrange

Base2 to 4 hours

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Top

BergamotOrangeSmoke

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPatchouliSandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Dark Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabian Oud Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Oud by Prince War is a woody floral musk built around a blunt core of agarwood and rose. The scent opens immediately with powdery musk and floral rose, skipping any delicate introduction. As it settles, earthy patchouli and a brief flash of orange try to cut through, but deep oud quickly takes command alongside d…

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Lumira Arabian Oud Perfume Oil is a striking unisex blend that prioritizes wood and citrus. Launched in 2016, it pairs bright bergamot and orange with a deep, smoky agarwood heart. This oil wears closely to the skin, offering a sophisticated, resinous experience ideal for evening wear during the cooler months of autum…

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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 Oud or Arabian Oud Perfume Oil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dark Oud is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes; Arabian Oud Perfume Oil is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dark Oud for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Arabian Oud Perfume Oil for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Oud or Arabian Oud Perfume Oil?

Dark Oud lasts longest (Dark Oud 60/100, Arabian Oud Perfume Oil 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Oud or Arabian Oud Perfume Oil?

Dark Oud projects furthest (Dark Oud 75/100, Arabian Oud Perfume Oil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Oud and Arabian Oud Perfume Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Dark Oud or Arabian Oud Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Dark Oud suits daytime wear; Arabian Oud Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Oud and Arabian Oud Perfume Oil?

Dark Oud has top notes of Rose and Musk, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Orange. Arabian Oud Perfume Oil has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Smoke, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk.