Fragrance comparison

Eros Najim vs Ikon Oud

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,277 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eros Najim

Versace

3.831,241 votes

Rank #25,832 Warm SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Ikon Oud

Zirh

3.5136 votes

Rank #17,613 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros Najim takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eros Najim
Choose it for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ikon Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eros Najim3/5

Ikon Oud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros NajimVersace

Ikon OudZirh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 1,241 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.51/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 82%Had 13%Want 5%

Category winnerEros NajimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

1,241 votes

5%Love

63%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEros Najim

SillageEros Najim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIkon OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

caramel92%

citrus84%

oud77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

oud69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaramelItalian Mandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

CardamomOud

Base8-10+ hrs

IncensePatchouliVetiver

Top

IncenseCardamomSaffronelemi

Heart

oak mossGingerLavender

Base

OudPatchouliAmberwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Oud, Incense and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Eros Najim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day34

Night100

Spring27

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Date 38%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 13%

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerIkon OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Najim shifts the famous club DNA toward smoky woods. It hits hard at first. A bright burst of Italian mandarin cuts through warm, sticky caramel within seconds. That sharp citrus sweetness soon yields to spicy cardamom and a tame, beginner-friendly oud. Deep in the drydown, smoky incense and earthy patcho…

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Ikon Oud opens spicy and aromatic, with cardamom, saffron and incense giving it a dry, slightly herbal edge before the woods settle in. The oud here reads smoother than barnyard, supported by amberwood, patchouli and vetiver. It suits someone who wants an affordable, easy-wearing oud profile with a masculine lean. Exp…

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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, Eros Najim or Ikon Oud?

Eros Najim takes 3 of 5 categories. Eros Najim is rated 3.83/5 from 1,241 votes; Ikon Oud is rated 3.51/5 from 36 votes. Choose Eros Najim for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ikon Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Najim or Ikon Oud?

Eros Najim lasts longest (Eros Najim 71/100, Ikon Oud 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Najim or Ikon Oud?

Eros Najim projects furthest (Eros Najim 57/100, Ikon Oud 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Najim and Ikon Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Oud, Incense and Patchouli.

Is Eros Najim or Ikon Oud better for summer or winter?

Eros Najim suits evening wear; Ikon Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Najim and Ikon Oud?

Eros Najim has top notes of Caramel and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Cardamom and Oud, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver. Ikon Oud has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and elemi, heart notes of oak moss, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amberwood and Vetiver.