Fragrance comparison

Gucci Oud vs Independent

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 749 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gucci Oud

Gucci

4.05747 votes

Rank #2,085 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Independent

Carlo Dali

4.502 votes

Rank #55,007 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Oud takes 2 of 4 categories.

Gucci Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Independent
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci Oud2/4

Independent1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci OudGucci

IndependentCarlo Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

747 votes

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityIndependent

SillageGucci Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both fruity, rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Bulgarian RoseOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk

Top

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart

Orange BlossomBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskOud

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Pear and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer21

Fall95

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex47

Women35

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews71

Overall rank#55,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Oud by Gucci brings together sweet tart fruits and dark woods in an accessible oriental blend. The scent opens with a noticeable burst of ripe raspberry and crisp pear, sprinkled with warm saffron. Soon, Bulgarian rose and orange blossom take over the heart, creating a rich floral character with a jammy sweetnes…

Reviews →

Independent by Carlo Dali is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Independent was launched in 2024. Top notes are Raspberry, Saffron and Pear; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Oud. It opens with Raspberry, Saffron. The heart…

Reviews →

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, Gucci Oud or Independent?

Gucci Oud takes 2 of 4 categories. Gucci Oud is rated 4.05/5 from 747 votes; Independent is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gucci Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Independent for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Oud or Independent?

Independent lasts longest (Independent 80/100, Gucci Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Oud or Independent?

Gucci Oud projects furthest (Gucci Oud 67/100, Independent 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Oud and Independent smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Pear and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Gucci Oud or Independent better for summer or winter?

Gucci Oud suits evening wear; Independent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Oud and Independent?

Gucci Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Independent has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Oud.