Fragrance comparison

Dark Oud vs Jubilation XXV Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,508 ratings analysed

Dark Oud

Prince War

2.003 votes

Rank #72,072 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Jubilation XXV Man

Amouage

4.396,505 votes

Rank #24,979 AmberSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jubilation XXV Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Dark Oud1/4

Jubilation XXV Man3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark OudPrince War

Jubilation XXV ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

6,505 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityJubilation XXV Man

SillageDark Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value36

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

oud100%

rose77%

floral53%

fresh spicy30%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

fruity61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

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

BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon

Heart

HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds

Base

OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle

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–

Spring61

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,979

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManHigher 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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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.

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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 Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Oud is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes; Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes. Choose Dark Oud for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dark Oud or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man lasts longest (Jubilation XXV Man 74/100, Dark Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Oud or Jubilation XXV Man?

Dark Oud projects furthest (Dark Oud 75/100, Jubilation XXV Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Oud and Jubilation XXV Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Dark Oud or Jubilation XXV Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Oud and Jubilation XXV Man?

Dark Oud has top notes of Rose and Musk, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Orange. Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli.