Fragrance comparison

Dark Oud vs Golden Rush

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Dark Oud

Prince War

2.003 votes

Rank #72,072 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Golden Rush

Alexandria Fragrances

3.8385 votes

Rank #24,809 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Rush takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dark Oud
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Golden Rush
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dark Oud1/4

Golden Rush3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark OudPrince War

Golden RushAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.83/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 48%

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

63%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGolden Rush

SillageDark Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value66

Category winnerGolden RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose77%

floral53%

fresh spicy30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

BlackberryOlibanumOrangeLabdanumCorianderTarragon

Heart

HoneyCinnamonGuaiac WoodClovesRoseBay LeafOrchidCelery Seeds

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhOpoponaxCedarPatchouliMuskOakAmbergris

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–

Spring64

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,809

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGolden RushHigher 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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Golden Rush is a rich, honeyed amber fragrance with a warm spicy core and a woody oud base. The opening mixes dark blackberry, resin and citrus, then settles into cinnamon, honey and dry woods. It usually reads masculine and best suits cooler weather, evening wear, or anyone who likes sweet oriental scents with depth…

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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 Golden Rush?

Golden Rush takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Oud is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes; Golden Rush is rated 3.83/5 from 85 votes. Choose Dark Oud for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Golden Rush for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dark Oud or Golden Rush?

Golden Rush lasts longest (Golden Rush 69/100, Dark Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Oud or Golden Rush?

Dark Oud projects furthest (Dark Oud 75/100, Golden Rush 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Oud and Golden Rush smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Dark Oud or Golden Rush better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Oud and Golden Rush?

Dark Oud has top notes of Rose and Musk, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Orange. Golden Rush has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Orange and Labdanum, heart notes of Honey, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Opoponax and Cedar.