Fragrance comparison

Gold Aoud vs Reale Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 215 ratings analysed

Gold Aoud

Mancera

3.86213 votes

Rank #7,599 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Reale Oud

Professor

5.002 votes

Rank #55,016 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reale Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gold Aoud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Reale Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Gold Aoud2/5

Reale Oud3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold AoudMancera

Reale OudProfessor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

213 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityReale Oud

SillageReale Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerReale OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

amber83%

leather74%

fresh spicy65%

rose56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeSaffronBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseJasminePatchouli

Base8-11+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMadagascar VanillaCedar

Top1 to 2 hours

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronBlack Pepper

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseCedarMyrrh

Base6 to 8 hours

Oriental notesSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Category winnerGold AoudLongest dry-down: 8-11+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#55,016

PerfumerMoellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Gold Aoud delivers an energetic twist on the classic Eastern rose and wood pairing. The first spray releases a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and tangy mandarin orange that cuts through the initial solvent punch. Within fifteen minutes, this bright citrus haze softens into a rich core of Bulgarian rose, earth…

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Reale Oud by Professor delivers an assertive oriental woody profile built around bold spices, dark woods, and resinous warmth. The scent begins with dry agarwood oud, sharp black pepper, and earthy saffron, creating an immediate punch of warmth. As it develops, a velvety rose note emerges alongside aromatic cedar and …

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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, Gold Aoud or Reale Oud?

Reale Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes; Reale Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Reale Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Gold Aoud or Reale Oud?

Reale Oud lasts longest (Reale Oud 100/100, Gold Aoud 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Aoud or Reale Oud?

Projection is very close: Reale Oud 75/100, Gold Aoud 74/100 for sillage.

Do Gold Aoud and Reale Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Black Pepper and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Gold Aoud or Reale Oud better for summer or winter?

Gold Aoud suits day or night wear; Reale Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Aoud and Reale Oud?

Gold Aoud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, White Musk, Leather and Sandalwood. Reale Oud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Cedar and Myrrh, a base of Oriental notes, Sandalwood, Leather and Patchouli.