Expression vs H Aoud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
H Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories.
ExpressionChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
H AoudChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Expression1/4
H Aoud3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- H Aoud
- Sillage & projection
- H Aoud
- Value for money
- Expression
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- H Aoud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpressionSpace NKH AoudRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
4.14/ 5 · 180 votes
Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
54%Love
16%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
100 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityH Aoud
SillageH Aoud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExpressionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
floral48%
woody30%
woody100%
fresh spicy91%
earthy83%
aromatic74%
amber65%
patchouli56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BergamotVetiverJasmineNutmeg
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamValerianBergamot
Heart
RoseNutmegJasmineGeraniumOregano
Base
PatchouliVetiverAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumBenzoinBirch
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Expression, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring56
Summer11
Fall89
Winter100
Day41
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#58,486
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,406
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerH AoudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpace NK Expression opens with a bright splash of sparkling bergamot that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, warm ground nutmeg brings a gentle spice that pairs naturally with creamy jasmine petals in the heart. Earthy green vetiver anchors the base, giving the clean…
Reviews →H Aoud is a dense, polished oud fragrance with a strong patchouli core, soft rose in the background, and a dry woody spice profile that stays rich from start to finish. It usually suits seasoned oud wearers more than casual buyers, especially if you enjoy smooth but pungent woods, resinous warmth, and serious all-day …
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, Expression or H Aoud?
H Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories. Expression is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; H Aoud is rated 4.14/5 from 180 votes. Choose Expression for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose H Aoud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Expression or H Aoud?
H Aoud lasts longest (H Aoud 83/100, Expression 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Expression or H Aoud?
H Aoud projects furthest (H Aoud 74/100, Expression 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Expression and H Aoud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg.
Is Expression or H Aoud better for summer or winter?
Expression suits daytime wear; H Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Expression and H Aoud?
Expression features Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg. H Aoud has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Valerian and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.
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