Fragrance comparison

Exclusif Oud vs Silk Shadows

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

4 wins

Exclusif Oud

Maison Alhambra

3.8968 votes

Rank #9,577 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Silk Shadows

Ubaya

4.502 votes

Rank #55,973 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exclusif Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Exclusif Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Silk Shadows
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Exclusif Oud4/4

Silk Shadows0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exclusif Oud
Sillage & projection: Exclusif Oud
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 Alhambra

Silk ShadowsUbaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityExclusif Oud

SillageExclusif Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value81

Category winnerExclusif OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

oud77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomSaffronBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

AgarwoodLeatherRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

CashmeranJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisAgarwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Agarwood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Silk Shadows, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 34%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#55,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExclusif OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exclusif 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…

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Ubaya Silk Shadows opens with a sharp, dry crackle of crushed green cardamom pods and bittersweet saffron threads. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns off quickly, revealing a soft heart of velvety cashmeran and clean jasmine petals. It feels cozy. It never screams. Rather than unleashing thick medici…

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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, Exclusif Oud or Silk Shadows?

Exclusif Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Exclusif Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 68 votes; Silk Shadows is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Exclusif Oud for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Silk Shadows for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exclusif Oud or Silk Shadows?

Exclusif Oud lasts longest (Exclusif Oud 76/100, Silk Shadows 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exclusif Oud or Silk Shadows?

Exclusif Oud projects furthest (Exclusif Oud 62/100, Silk Shadows 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exclusif Oud and Silk Shadows smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Agarwood and Jasmine.

Is Exclusif Oud or Silk Shadows better for summer or winter?

Silk Shadows suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusif Oud and Silk Shadows?

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. Silk Shadows has top notes of Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris and Agarwood.