Fragrance comparison

Fierce vs Lion Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4,132 ratings analysed

Fierce

Abercrombie & Fitch

4.244,128 votes

Rank #746 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lion Oud

Primera Perfumes

5.004 votes

Rank #44,735 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lion Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fierce
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lion Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fierce1/4

Lion Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lion Oud
Sillage & projection: Lion Oud
Value for money: Lion Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fierce

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FierceAbercrombie & Fitch

Lion OudPrimera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 4,128 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 7%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

4,128 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLion Oud

SillageLion Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value56

Category winnerLion OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

chocolate65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FirLemonOrangeSea NotesCardamomPetitgrain

Heart

RosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSageRose

Base

MuskVetiverOakmossBrazilian RosewoodSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomDried FruitsJasmineOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChocolatePatchouliSalted CaramelSandalwoodVanillaFir

Base4 to 7 hours

Cambodian OudIndian OudOakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFir, Orange, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lion Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#746

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Christophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#44,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFierceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fierce by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Fierce was launched in 2002. Fierce was created by Christophe Laudamiel and Bruno Jovanovic. Top notes are Fir, Lemon, Orange, Sea Notes, Cardamom and Petitgrain; middle notes are Rosemary, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Sage and Rose; base notes are M…

Reviews →

Lion Oud by Primera Perfumes merges dark woods with rich gourmand sweetness. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom, juicy orange, and rich dried fruits alongside a touch of clean jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance deepens into chocolate, buttery salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and forest fir …

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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, Fierce or Lion Oud?

Lion Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Fierce is rated 4.24/5 from 4,128 votes; Lion Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Fierce for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lion Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fierce or Lion Oud?

Lion Oud lasts longest (Lion Oud 72/100, Fierce 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fierce or Lion Oud?

Lion Oud projects furthest (Lion Oud 65/100, Fierce 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fierce and Lion Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Fir, Orange, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Fierce or Lion Oud better for summer or winter?

Lion Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fierce and Lion Oud?

Fierce has top notes of Fir, Lemon, Orange and Sea Notes, heart notes of Rosemary, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Brazilian Rosewood. Lion Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Dried Fruits, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Patchouli, Salted Caramel and Sandalwood, a base of Cambodian Oud, Indian Oud, Oakmoss and Amber.