Fragrance comparison

Dubai Amber vs Charred Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

Dubai Amber

Bond No 9

4.03127 votes

Rank #4,950 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Charred Oud

Amer Perfumes

4.2223 votes

Rank #38,950 OudAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charred Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dubai Amber
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Charred Oud
Choose it for a oud and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dubai Amber2/5

Charred Oud3/5

Ratings & consensus: Charred Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charred Oud
Sillage & projection: Charred Oud
Value for money: Dubai Amber
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dubai Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai AmberBond No 9

Charred OudAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%

4.22/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

Category winnerCharred OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

108 votes

61%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCharred Oud

SillageCharred Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value20

Category winnerDubai AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

soft spicy83%

rose74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

oud100%

animalic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

white floral53%

rose42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperSaffronBergamotRaspberry

Heart

Gurjan balsamGuaiac WoodBulgarian RoseJasmine

Base

AmberCedarVanilla

Top

Olibanum Sacra Resin GreenSaffronGuatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart

Thailand OudBulgarian RoseRoseChinese OsmanthusIndian Jasmine

Base

Indian OudIndian SandalwoodGuaiac WoodBulgarian Light TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer31

Fall77

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#38,950

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDubai AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai Amber is a rich rose, saffron, and amber fragrance with a woody, softly spicy core. It opens bright but quickly turns warm, resinous, and slightly powdery, with vanilla smoothing the base. It suits shoppers who want a bold oriental style with strong presence, especially in cooler weather. The overall feel leans…

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Charred Oud by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Charred Oud was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Olibanum Sacra Resin Green, Saffron, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Thailand Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Ro…

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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, Dubai Amber or Charred Oud?

Charred Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Dubai Amber is rated 4.03/5 from 127 votes; Charred Oud is rated 4.22/5 from 23 votes. Choose Dubai Amber for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Charred Oud for a oud and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Amber or Charred Oud?

They last about the same: Charred Oud 85/100, Dubai Amber 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Amber or Charred Oud?

Charred Oud projects furthest (Charred Oud 81/100, Dubai Amber 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Amber and Charred Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Dubai Amber or Charred Oud better for summer or winter?

Charred Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Amber and Charred Oud?

Dubai Amber has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Guaiac Wood, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar and Vanilla. Charred Oud has top notes of Olibanum Sacra Resin Green, Saffron, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Thailand Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Rose and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Indian Oud, Indian Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Bulgarian Light Tobacco.