Fragrance comparison

Essence vs Rose Edition Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Essence

The Woods Collection

4.2245 votes

Rank #29,610 WoodyOud

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Edition Oud

Pascal Morabito

4.1513 votes

Rank #46,832 AmberOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Essence
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Edition Oud
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Essence3/5

Rose Edition Oud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EssenceThe Woods Collection

Rose Edition OudPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerEssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

45 votes

31%Love

54%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEssence

SillageRose Edition Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value83

Category winnerRose Edition OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

warm spicy80%

leather70%

fresh spicy60%

aromatic50%

amber100%

oud92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressSaffronBergamotCardamom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseNutmegJasmine

Base

AgarwoodOudLeatherCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top

AgarwoodOudRoseSaffronPatchouli

Heart

IncenseCedarwoodSandalwood

Base

LavenderOlibanumNutmegMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer20

Fall100

Winter96

Day48

Night100

Spring67

Summer44

Fall89

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

Men17

Unisex58

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Woods Collection Essence opens with a sharp burst of fresh cypress, bitter bergamot, and warm cardamom before settling into a dense heart of dark Bulgarian rose. Heavy base notes of oud, leather, and cedarwood ground the blend, giving it a smoky woodiness built for cold November evenings and formal winter gatherin…

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Pascal Morabito Rose Edition Oud opens with a sharp burst of medicinal agarwood and dark rose. Saffron and patchouli quickly enter, adding a bitter, spicy bite that cuts through the floral top. Within twenty minutes, smoky incense and dry cedarwood take over the mid notes, shifting the scent from a bright floral opene…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essence or Rose Edition Oud?

Essence takes 3 of 5 categories. Essence is rated 4.22/5 from 45 votes; Rose Edition Oud is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Essence for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Edition Oud for a amber and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Essence or Rose Edition Oud?

Essence lasts longest (Essence 73/100, Rose Edition Oud 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essence or Rose Edition Oud?

Rose Edition Oud projects furthest (Rose Edition Oud 68/100, Essence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essence and Rose Edition Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg and Agarwood.

Is Essence or Rose Edition Oud better for summer or winter?

Essence suits evening wear; Rose Edition Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence and Rose Edition Oud?

Essence has top notes of Cypress, Saffron, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Leather and Cedarwood. Rose Edition Oud has top notes of Agarwood, Oud, Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Cedarwood and Sandalwood, a base of Lavender, Olibanum, Nutmeg and Musk.