Fragrance comparison

Exclusif Oud vs Velur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

4 wins

Exclusif Oud

Maison Alhambra

3.8968 votes

Rank #10,458 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Velur

Miraj

4.3129 votes

Rank #32,090 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exclusif Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Exclusif Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Velur
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Exclusif Oud4/7

Velur2/7

Ratings & consensus: Velur
Community sentiment: Velur
Longevity: Exclusif Oud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Exclusif Oud
Versatility: Exclusif Oud
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

VelurMiraj

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

4.31/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 10%Want 59%

Category winnerVelurRating 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

52%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerVelurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityExclusif Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value56

Category winnerExclusif OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

leather90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomSaffronBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

AgarwoodLeatherRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouli

Top

CypressBlack PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

PapyrusCorianderVetiverSaffron

Base

LeatherCedarPeru BalsamBenzoinAmberPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer16

Fall100

Winter79

Day67

Night100

Category winnerExclusif OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men86

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#32,090

PerfumerStephanie Bakouche

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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Velur by Miraj opens with crisp cypress and sharp black pepper, quickly yielding to a rugged core of papyrus, vetiver, and saffron. Perfumer Stephanie Bakouche grounds the structure in raw leather, cedar, and smoky Peru balsam. Built primarily for crisp autumn evenings, it offers a dense woody profile tailored for wea…

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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, Exclusif Oud or Velur?

Exclusif Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Exclusif Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 68 votes; Velur is rated 4.31/5 from 29 votes. Choose Exclusif Oud for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Velur for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exclusif Oud or Velur?

Exclusif Oud lasts longest (Exclusif Oud 76/100, Velur 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exclusif Oud or Velur?

Projection is very close: Exclusif Oud 62/100, Velur 62/100 for sillage.

Do Exclusif Oud and Velur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot.

Is Exclusif Oud or Velur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exclusif Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Exclusif Oud is the stronger pick. Velur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusif Oud and Velur?

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. Velur has top notes of Cypress, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Papyrus, Coriander, Vetiver and Saffron, a base of Leather, Cedar, Peru Balsam and Benzoin.