Fragrance comparison

Epic Woman vs Lelas Zain Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4,656 ratings analysed

Epic Woman

Amouage

4.094,639 votes

Rank #23,796 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lelas Zain Oud

LELAS

4.0617 votes

Rank #22,086 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lelas Zain Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Epic Woman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.
Lelas Zain Oud
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epic Woman1/5

Lelas Zain Oud4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic WomanAmouage

Lelas Zain OudLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 4,639 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerEpic WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

4,639 votes

53%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLelas Zain Oud

SillageLelas Zain Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLelas Zain OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarawayCinnamonPink Nerium Oleander

Heart

Damask RoseTeaGeraniumJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumPatchouliAmberSandalowoodGuaiac WoodVanillaOrris Root

Top15-30 mins

Allspice

Heart3-5 hrs

Red RoseLavenderGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalowoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalowood. Durations are only published for Lelas Zain Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex48

Women49

Men25

Unisex44

Women31

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,796

PerfumerAngéline Leporini, Cécile Zarokian, Daniel Maurel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLelas Zain OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic Woman by Amouage opens with a dry, prickling heat of cinnamon and caraway that immediately cuts through the cold winter air. As it settles, a dark Damask rose emerges, wrapped in the cool smoke of frankincense and the medicinal depth of agarwood. It is a dense, dramatic fragrance built for formal evenings and cri…

Reviews →

Lelas Zain Oud opens with an immediate jolt of pungent allspice. The peppery spice stings the nose for two minutes before smoothing out into sweet warmth. Then the floral core steps forward. Lush red rose fuses with clean lavender and herbaceous geranium, creating a brisk contrast against the heavier base elements. Yo…

Reviews →

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 Woman or Lelas Zain Oud?

Lelas Zain Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Epic Woman is rated 4.09/5 from 4,639 votes; Lelas Zain Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Epic Woman for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter. Choose Lelas Zain Oud for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Woman or Lelas Zain Oud?

Lelas Zain Oud lasts longest (Lelas Zain Oud 89/100, Epic Woman 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Woman or Lelas Zain Oud?

Lelas Zain Oud projects furthest (Lelas Zain Oud 75/100, Epic Woman 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Woman and Lelas Zain Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalowood.

Is Epic Woman or Lelas Zain Oud better for summer or winter?

Lelas Zain Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Woman and Lelas Zain Oud?

Epic Woman has top notes of Caraway, Cinnamon and Pink Nerium Oleander, heart notes of Damask Rose, Tea, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Patchouli and Amber. Lelas Zain Oud has top notes of Allspice, heart notes of Red Rose, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalowood and Tonka Bean.