Exclusif Oud vs Sceptre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Exclusif Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.
Exclusif OudChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SceptreChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Exclusif Oud3/5
Sceptre2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Exclusif Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sceptre
- Sillage & projection
- Sceptre
- Value for money
- Exclusif Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Exclusif Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Exclusif OudMaison AlhambraSceptreRiggsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%
3.74/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%
Category winnerExclusif OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
24%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
62 votes
47%Love
27%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySceptre
SillageSceptre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExclusif OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
oud92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
leather69%
aromatic61%
leather100%
warm spicy92%
iris84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomSaffronBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
AgarwoodLeatherRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouli
Top
SaffronCardamomViolet Leaves
Heart
OrrisJasmine
Base
LeatherAmbroxanVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Leather and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer20
Fall93
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer44
Fall100
Winter89
Day78
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,429
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#10,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerExclusif OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExclusif Oud by Maison Alhambra is a spicy, woody oriental fragrance designed for those who appreciate bold, resinous profiles. It centers on an agarwood core supported by sharp black pepper and saffron, making it a distinct choice for cooler months. This scent provides a dense, aromatic presence that suits formal eve…
Reviews →Sceptre is a dry, spicy leather scent with a cool iris edge and a smooth modern base. Saffron, cardamom and violet leaf give it a sharp opening, then orris and jasmine soften the centre before leather, ambroxan and vetiver take over. It reads more formal than casual, and usually suits evenings, dressed-up settings, an…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Exclusif Oud or Sceptre?
Exclusif Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Exclusif Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 68 votes; Sceptre is rated 3.74/5 from 65 votes. Choose Exclusif Oud for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sceptre for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Exclusif Oud or Sceptre?
They last about the same: Sceptre 77/100, Exclusif Oud 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Exclusif Oud or Sceptre?
Sceptre projects furthest (Sceptre 69/100, Exclusif Oud 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Exclusif Oud and Sceptre smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Leather and Jasmine.
Is Exclusif Oud or Sceptre better for summer or winter?
Sceptre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Exclusif Oud and Sceptre?
Exclusif Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood, Leather, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. Sceptre has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Ambroxan and Vetiver.
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