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Godolphin vs Oud Republic

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

Updated 2,665 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Republic takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Godolphin

    Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Oud Republic

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

Godolphin2/7
Oud Republic5/7
Ratings & consensus
Oud Republic
Community sentiment
Oud Republic
Longevity
Oud Republic
Sillage & projection
Oud Republic
Value for money
Oud Republic
Versatility
Godolphin
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Godolphin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GodolphinParfums de Marly
Oud RepublicPana Dora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 2,467 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
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
49%Love
30%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

2,467 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
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityOud Republic

SillageOud Republic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value39
Category winnerOud RepublicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
animalic77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
aromatic77%
rose69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesSaffronMateThymeCypressGreen Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseOrrisJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
LeatherAmberVirginia CedarVetiverMuskVanille
Top
SaffronJasmineThymeGraperfuitGeranium
Heart
Woody NotesRoseAmberLavenderCardamomCypress
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskFir ResinSandalwoodCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Thyme, Cypress and Rose. Durations are only published for Godolphin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring62
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Spring50
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGodolphinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men76
Unisex19
Women4
Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 17%
Men47
Unisex44
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,566

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#2,843

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerGodolphinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Godolphin balances rugged rawhide with bright, candied fruit. It makes an immediate impression. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet dried fruit, herbal mate, and golden saffron before setting into dense, polished leather. You will notice the contrast right away. Unlike harsh, smoky birch …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Godolphin or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic takes 5 of 7 categories. Godolphin is rated 4.12/5 from 2,467 votes; Oud Republic is rated 4.46/5 from 198 votes. Choose Godolphin for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Republic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Godolphin or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic lasts longest (Oud Republic 85/100, Godolphin 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Godolphin or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic projects furthest (Oud Republic 72/100, Godolphin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Godolphin and Oud Republic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Thyme, Cypress and Rose.

Is Godolphin or Oud Republic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Godolphin and Oud Republic?

Godolphin has top notes of Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. 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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