Fragrance comparison

Epic Oud vs Irth

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

3 wins

Epic Oud

Aurora Scents

3.254 votes

Rank #58,336 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,589 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Epic Oud3/4

Irth1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic OudAurora Scents

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

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

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEpic Oud

SillageEpic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value74

Category winnerEpic OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

balsamic72%

oud58%

patchouli44%

powdery30%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Amber and Oud. 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

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher 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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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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 Irth?

Epic Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Epic Oud is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Epic Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Epic Oud or Irth?

Epic Oud lasts longest (Epic Oud 100/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Oud or Irth?

Epic Oud projects furthest (Epic Oud 67/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Oud and Irth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Amber and Oud.

Is Epic Oud or Irth better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Epic Oud and Irth?

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. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.