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Galatea vs Oud Republic

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

Updated 551 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Republic takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Galatea

    Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

  • Oud Republic

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Galatea2/7
Oud Republic5/7
Ratings & consensus
Oud Republic
Community sentiment
Oud Republic
Longevity
Oud Republic
Sillage & projection
Oud Republic
Value for money
Galatea
Versatility
Galatea
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oud Republic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GalateaMaison Alhambra
Oud RepublicPana Dora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 353 votes
Have 69%Had 9%Want 21%
4.46/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerOud RepublicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
33%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
8%Hate

302 votes

68%Love
20%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerOud RepublicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityOud Republic

SillageOud Republic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value90
¤ Price value39
Category winnerGalateaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fruity77%
animalic69%
green61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
aromatic77%
rose69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
FruitsMateGreen NotesCypressThyme
Heart
RoseOrrisJasmine
Base
LeatherVanillaVetiverAmberVirginia Cedar
Top
SaffronJasmineThymeGraperfuitGeranium
Heart
Woody NotesRoseAmberLavenderCardamomCypress
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskFir ResinSandalwoodCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesCypress, Thyme, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGalateaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex15
Women5
Men47
Unisex44
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#3,040

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOud RepublicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Galatea by Maison Alhambra is a bold leather-forward fragrance that leans into aromatic and fruity undertones. Launched in 2022, it presents a complex character suited for cooler autumn days or evening wear. With notes like mate, thyme, and leather, this unisex scent offers a mature experience for those who appreciate…

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Pana Dora Oud Republic opens with a bright burst of saffron, jasmine, and a touch of crisp grapefruit that gives the top notes a sweet, almost candied warmth. As the initial brightness settles, rich Bulgarian rose and cardamom emerge alongside lavender, softening into a golden amber base. The agarwood note stays smoot…

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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, Galatea or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic takes 5 of 7 categories. Galatea is rated 3.89/5 from 353 votes; Oud Republic is rated 4.46/5 from 198 votes. Choose Galatea for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Oud Republic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Galatea or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic lasts longest (Oud Republic 85/100, Galatea 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galatea or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic projects furthest (Oud Republic 72/100, Galatea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Galatea and Oud Republic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Thyme, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Galatea or Oud Republic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Republic is the stronger pick. For winter, Galatea is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Galatea and Oud Republic?

Galatea has top notes of Fruits, Mate, Green Notes and Cypress, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. Oud Republic has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Thyme and Graperfuit, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose, Amber and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Musk and Fir Resin.

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