Fragrance comparison

Epic Oud vs Dolce di Giorno

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 665 ratings analysed

Epic Oud

Aurora Scents

3.254 votes

Rank #58,336 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Dolce di Giorno

Bois 1920

4.07661 votes

Rank #1,682 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Epic Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Dolce di Giorno
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Epic Oud2/4

Dolce di Giorno2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Epic Oud
Sillage & projection: Dolce di Giorno
Value for money: Epic Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dolce di Giorno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic OudAurora Scents

Dolce di GiornoBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.07/ 5 · 661 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

46%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEpic Oud

SillageDolce di Giorno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value56

Category winnerEpic OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

balsamic72%

oud58%

patchouli44%

powdery30%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

cinnamon60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Guaiac WoodLabdanumCedar

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

AmberOud

Top

CinnamonPepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PlumCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaThyme

Base

CedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Labdanum, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men34

Unisex51

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerDolce di GiornoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic Oud is a dense woody amber built around smoky oud, guaiac wood, labdanum and smooth sandalwood. The opening reads dark, resinous and attention-grabbing, with warm amber and a sweet-spiced edge softening the woods as it settles. It suits someone who wants a bold evening fragrance with a polished, masculine-leaning…

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Dolce di Giorno opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot wrapped in cinnamon and pepper, then settles into a darker mix of plum, thyme, cardamom and dry woods. It wears warm, spicy and woody rather than sweet. This is a polished unisex scent with a niche feel, best for cooler weather and evenings. If you enjoy aromat…

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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, Epic Oud or Dolce di Giorno?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Epic Oud is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes. Choose Epic Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Epic Oud or Dolce di Giorno?

Epic Oud lasts longest (Epic Oud 100/100, Dolce di Giorno 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Oud or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno projects furthest (Dolce di Giorno 70/100, Epic Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Oud and Dolce di Giorno smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.

Is Epic Oud or Dolce di Giorno better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Epic Oud and Dolce di Giorno?

Epic Oud has top notes of Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Cedar, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Oud. Dolce di Giorno has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Plum, Cardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Thyme, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.