Fragrance comparison

Epic Oud vs Noble Incense

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Epic Oud

Aurora Scents

3.254 votes

Rank #58,368 WoodyAmber

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61%scent match

Closely related

Noble Incense

Bella Bellissima

4.6926 votes

Rank #28,565 AmberWoody

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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.
Noble Incense
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Epic Oud2/4

Noble Incense2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic OudAurora Scents

Noble IncenseBella Bellissima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.69/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

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

73%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityEpic Oud

SillageNoble Incense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEpic OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

balsamic72%

oud58%

patchouli44%

powdery30%

amber100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

oud48%

powdery30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, woody and oud

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

LabdanumNutmeg

Heart

OudFrankincenseSandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanOrris RootRose

Base

AmberOlibanum

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Amber. 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

Spring64

Summer29

Fall100

Winter79

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men11

Unisex56

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoble IncenseHigher 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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Noble Incense by Bella Bellissima is a dry, resinous perfume that centers on dark woods and warm spices. It layers smoky frankincense over a thick base of amber and creamy sandalwood. Ideal for cold winter evenings, this unisex scent projects a serious, intellectual mood without smelling like a typical commercial depa…

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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 Noble Incense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Epic Oud is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Noble Incense is rated 4.69/5 from 26 votes. Choose Epic Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Noble Incense for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Oud or Noble Incense?

Epic Oud lasts longest (Epic Oud 100/100, Noble Incense 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Oud or Noble Incense?

Noble Incense projects furthest (Noble Incense 76/100, Epic Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Oud and Noble Incense smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Epic Oud or Noble Incense better for summer or winter?

Epic Oud suits evening wear; Noble Incense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Oud and Noble Incense?

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. Noble Incense has top notes of Labdanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, Frankincense, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood, a base of Amber and Olibanum.