Fragrance comparison

De Aroma vs Oud Nihal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

De Aroma

Primera Perfumes

3.502 votes

Rank #68,512 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Oud Nihal

Tiziana Terenzi

4.758 votes

Rank #31,416 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Nihal takes 2 of 3 categories.

De Aroma
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Oud Nihal
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

De Aroma1/3

Oud Nihal2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De Aroma
Sillage & projection: Oud Nihal
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Nihal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

De AromaPrimera Perfumes

Oud NihalTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityDe Aroma

SillageOud Nihal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky91%

oud83%

patchouli74%

woody65%

powdery56%

woody100%

rose92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both oud, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliWhite OudFlowersMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseGeranium

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsam

Base

PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite OudMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, White Oud and Musk. Durations are only published for De Aroma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,416

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOud NihalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

De Aroma by Primera Perfumes presents an approachable woody floral profile anchored by smooth woods and clean musk. The composition opens with fresh flowers that sit gently over an airy white oud accord. As the scent settles, earthy patchouli introduces a warm spicy depth without turning dark or heavy. Musky notes wra…

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Oud Nihal starts with a bright, crisp splash of red rose and green geranium, a traditional pairing that quickly makes way for a drier, resinous core. The heart relies on a smoky white agarwood and warm gurjan balsam, giving the scent a woody, slightly medicinal texture on skin. Unlike heavy, animalic ouds that dominat…

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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, De Aroma or Oud Nihal?

Oud Nihal takes 2 of 3 categories. De Aroma is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Oud Nihal is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose De Aroma for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Oud Nihal for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, De Aroma or Oud Nihal?

De Aroma lasts longest (De Aroma 80/100, Oud Nihal 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, De Aroma or Oud Nihal?

Oud Nihal projects furthest (Oud Nihal 81/100, De Aroma 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De Aroma and Oud Nihal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, White Oud and Musk.

Is De Aroma or Oud Nihal better for summer or winter?

De Aroma suits day or night wear; Oud Nihal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in De Aroma and Oud Nihal?

De Aroma features Patchouli, White Oud, Flowers and Musk. Oud Nihal has top notes of Rose and Geranium, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Gurjan balsam, a base of Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, White Oud and Musk.