Fragrance comparison

Essence Rare vs Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

3 wins

Essence Rare

Roja Dove

4.18112 votes

Rank #4,884 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure

Rasasi

—0 votes

Rank #64,195 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essence Rare takes 3 of 4 categories.

Essence Rare
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Essence Rare3/4

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essence Rare
Sillage & projection: Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure
Value for money: Essence Rare
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essence Rare

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essence RareRoja Dove

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud LureRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 49%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityEssence Rare

SillagePrivate Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value25

Category winnerEssence RareBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

rose69%

sweet61%

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

fruity48%

aldehydic30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryBlood OrangeSweet OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

RoseVioletJasmine

Base

MossVetiverPalmarosaSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCedarCoriander

Top

Blood Orange

Heart

Gurjan balsamIndian OudCypriol

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer52

Fall100

Winter62

Day88

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex58

Women39

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,884

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#64,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEssence RareHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essence Rare opens with a bright rush of blood orange, blackcurrant and raspberry, then settles into jasmine, rose and a powdery woody chypre base. It feels polished, fruity and mossy rather than sugary. On skin, it usually reads unisex with a slight floral softness. This suits someone who wants a vivid fruit opening …

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Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure opens with a sharp burst of blood orange before diving into a deep, woody base. This 2024 release balances bright citrus against dark, resinous Indian oud and earthy patchouli. It suits men who prefer bold, statement-making scents during cooler evenings or formal autumn…

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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 lasts longer, Essence Rare or Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure?

They last about the same: Essence Rare 81/100, Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Essence Rare or Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure?

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure projects furthest (Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure 75/100, Essence Rare 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essence Rare and Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Essence Rare or Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure better for summer or winter?

Essence Rare suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence Rare and Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure?

Essence Rare has top notes of Raspberry, Blood Orange, Sweet Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Palmarosa and Sandalwood. Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure has top notes of Blood Orange, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Indian Oud and Cypriol, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.