Fragrance comparison

Dharwah vs Gucci Oud

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 770 ratings analysed

Dharwah

Swiss Arabian

4.0723 votes

Rank #16,558 OudMusky

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64%scent match

Closely related

Gucci Oud

Gucci

4.05747 votes

Rank #2,085 RoseOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Dharwah
Choose it for a oud and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gucci Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dharwah2/5

Gucci Oud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DharwahSwiss Arabian

Gucci OudGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

4.05/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%

Category winnerGucci OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

37%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

747 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDharwah

SillageDharwah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

rose100%

oud92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both oud, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseNeroli

Base

MuskAmberPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Bulgarian RoseOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Pear and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Gucci Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring33

Summer21

Fall95

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men19

Unisex47

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerGucci OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dharwah by Swiss Arabian is a potent unisex fragrance that leans into dark, resinous territory. It opens with a burst of tart raspberry and pear, quickly grounding itself in a dominant oud and saffron heart. On skin, it settles into a long-lasting blend of musk, amber, and patchouli that excels in cooler weather or fo…

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Gucci Oud by Gucci brings together sweet tart fruits and dark woods in an accessible oriental blend. The scent opens with a noticeable burst of ripe raspberry and crisp pear, sprinkled with warm saffron. Soon, Bulgarian rose and orange blossom take over the heart, creating a rich floral character with a jammy sweetnes…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dharwah or Gucci Oud?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Dharwah is rated 4.07/5 from 23 votes; Gucci Oud is rated 4.05/5 from 747 votes. Choose Dharwah for a oud and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gucci Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dharwah or Gucci Oud?

Dharwah lasts longest (Dharwah 79/100, Gucci Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dharwah or Gucci Oud?

Projection is very close: Dharwah 68/100, Gucci Oud 67/100 for sillage.

Do Dharwah and Gucci Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Pear and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Dharwah or Gucci Oud better for summer or winter?

Dharwah suits evening wear; Gucci Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dharwah and Gucci Oud?

Dharwah has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose and Neroli, a base of Musk, Amber and Patchouli. Gucci Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Musk.