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Dasman vs Himalayan Oud

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

Updated 160 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dasman takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Dasman

    Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Himalayan Oud

    Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dasman5/7
Himalayan Oud2/7
Ratings & consensus
Dasman
Community sentiment
Dasman
Longevity
Dasman
Sillage & projection
Dasman
Value for money
Himalayan Oud
Versatility
Himalayan Oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dasman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DasmanBoadicea the Victorious
Himalayan OudPremière Note
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%
3.59/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 42%Had 12%Want 45%
Category winnerDasmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
18%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate

121 votes

26%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerDasmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityDasman

SillageDasman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value39
Category winnerHimalayan OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
oud77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
oud86%
earthy72%
warm spicy58%
fresh spicy44%
patchouli30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, oud and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLavenderSaffronGeranium
Heart
Turkish RoseRoseNeroli
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliOlibanumAmberVetiver
Top15-30 mins
CuminSaffron
Heart2-4 hrs
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAtlas CedarBenzoin
Base6-10 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Himalayan Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer42
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring46
Summer23
Fall69
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Category winnerHimalayan OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex46
Women13
Men43
Unisex39
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#40,059

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDasmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dasman opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and herbaceous lavender before deep Turkish rose and bittersweet saffron take over the core. The initial citrus spark softens quickly as dense agarwood and dark patchouli build a solid, resinous base on skin. Subtle threads of earthy cypriol and cool geranium prevent the flo…

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Première Note Himalayan Oud delivers a dry, aromatic timber profile that trades heavy sweetness for crisp mountain air and spice. The opening hits with a sharp prickle of cumin alongside dry, leathery saffron. It cuts through cold weather fast. As the initial flash of spice settles, the fragrance reveals a dense heart…

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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, Dasman or Himalayan Oud?

Dasman takes 5 of 7 categories. Dasman is rated 4.27/5 from 121 votes; Himalayan Oud is rated 3.59/5 from 39 votes. Choose Dasman for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Himalayan Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dasman or Himalayan Oud?

Dasman lasts longest (Dasman 84/100, Himalayan Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dasman or Himalayan Oud?

Dasman projects furthest (Dasman 75/100, Himalayan Oud 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dasman and Himalayan Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.

Is Dasman or Himalayan Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dasman is the stronger pick. For winter, Dasman is the stronger pick. Himalayan Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dasman and Himalayan Oud?

Dasman has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Saffron and Geranium, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Himalayan Oud has top notes of Cumin and Saffron, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Atlas Cedar and Benzoin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.

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