Fragrance comparison

Forest Oud vs Saks New York Oud

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

2 wins

Forest Oud

The Dua Brand

3.0336 votes

Rank #29,159 WoodyGreen

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Saks New York Oud

Bond No 9

3.9315 votes

Rank #49,596 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forest Oud takes 2 of 4 categories.

Forest Oud
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saks New York Oud
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Forest Oud2/4

Saks New York Oud1/4

Ratings & consensus: Saks New York Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forest Oud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forest Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forest OudThe Dua Brand

Saks New York OudBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 71%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerSaks New York OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

61%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

47%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityForest Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

conifer60%

fresh50%

amber100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine needlesGrass

Heart

Palisander Rosewood

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasminePalisander Rosewood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Spring43

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,159

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#49,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForest OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forest Oud opens with a brisk hit of pine needles and cut grass, then settles into a greener, woodier dry-down with amber warmth and a restrained oud touch. It reads fresher and more herbal than many oud scents. This is a unisex fragrance for people who want a coniferous, outdoorsy style with strong projection. Sampli…

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Saks New York Oud opens with saffron, bergamot, and nutmeg, then settles into a warm amber oud with jasmine, soft musk, and a light vanilla touch. It reads more polished than rugged, with a powdery floral edge. This is an oud for someone who wants richness without heavy smoke. It tends to suit cooler weather, evening …

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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, Forest Oud or Saks New York Oud?

Forest Oud takes 2 of 4 categories. Forest Oud is rated 3.03/5 from 36 votes; Saks New York Oud is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Forest Oud for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saks New York Oud for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forest Oud or Saks New York Oud?

Forest Oud lasts longest (Forest Oud 77/100, Saks New York Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forest Oud or Saks New York Oud?

Projection is very close: Forest Oud 77/100, Saks New York Oud 77/100 for sillage.

Do Forest Oud and Saks New York Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Forest Oud or Saks New York Oud better for summer or winter?

Forest Oud suits daytime wear; Saks New York Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forest Oud and Saks New York Oud?

Forest Oud has top notes of Pine needles and Grass, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, a base of Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Saks New York Oud has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.