Fragrance comparison

Dark Oud vs Lila

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Dark Oud

Prince War

2.003 votes

Rank #72,072 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lila

Ombré Lamar

—0 votes

Rank #70,886 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lila takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dark Oud
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lila
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dark Oud0/4

Lila3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lila
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lila
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lila

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark OudPrince War

LilaOmbré Lamar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityLila

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLilaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose77%

floral53%

fresh spicy30%

lavender100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

white floral30%

Scent match18%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

LavenderOrangeBergamotMandarinGreen NotesSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Lily of the ValleyRoseJasmineAgarwood (Oud)

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#70,886

PerfumerMaurus Bachmann

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLilaHigher 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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Lila by Ombré Lamar is a balanced unisex floral that leans into the sharp, herbal bite of lavender and saffron. It opens with bright citrus, quickly settling into a resinous, woody base. This 2022 release avoids common heavy sweetness, offering a clean, professional profile suited for cooler office days or transitiona…

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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 lasts longer, Dark Oud or Lila?

Lila lasts longest (Lila 80/100, Dark Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Oud or Lila?

Projection is very close: Dark Oud 75/100, Lila 75/100 for sillage.

Do Dark Oud and Lila smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Dark Oud or Lila better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Oud and Lila?

Dark Oud has top notes of Rose and Musk, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Orange. Lila has top notes of Lavender, Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.