Fragrance comparison

H Aoud vs Ombre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 275 ratings analysed

5 wins

H Aoud

Roja Dove

4.14180 votes

Rank #3,410 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ombre

Vertus

3.7195 votes

Rank #14,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories.

H Aoud
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ombre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

H Aoud5/7

Ombre1/7

Ratings & consensus: H Aoud
Community sentiment: H Aoud
Longevity: H Aoud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: H Aoud
Versatility: Ombre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H AoudRoja Dove

OmbreVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

3.71/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerH AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

16%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

100 votes

36%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerH AoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityH Aoud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value34

Category winnerH AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

earthy83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamValerianBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegJasmineGeraniumOregano

Base

PatchouliVetiverAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumBenzoinBirch

Top

OreganoBergamot

Heart

LabdanumVanillaCedarPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Oregano, Patchouli 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

Spring56

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring40

Summer30

Fall97

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerOmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

Men55

Unisex38

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,410

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#14,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerH AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H Aoud is a dense, polished oud fragrance with a strong patchouli core, soft rose in the background, and a dry woody spice profile that stays rich from start to finish. It usually suits seasoned oud wearers more than casual buyers, especially if you enjoy smooth but pungent woods, resinous warmth, and serious all-day …

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Vertus Ombre offers a dark, heavy dose of wood and spices tailored for cold winter nights. The scent opens with a sharp kick of bitter oregano and bright bergamot before settling into a warm core of sweet vanilla and dry cedar. It serves as an assertive option for collectors who appreciate bold, resinous profiles that…

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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, H Aoud or Ombre?

H Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories. H Aoud is rated 4.14/5 from 180 votes; Ombre is rated 3.71/5 from 95 votes. Choose H Aoud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ombre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, H Aoud or Ombre?

H Aoud lasts longest (H Aoud 83/100, Ombre 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H Aoud or Ombre?

Projection is very close: H Aoud 74/100, Ombre 74/100 for sillage.

Do H Aoud and Ombre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Oregano, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is H Aoud or Ombre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ombre is the stronger pick. For winter, H Aoud is the stronger pick. H Aoud suits evening wear; Ombre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H Aoud and Ombre?

H Aoud has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Valerian and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. Ombre has top notes of Oregano and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Musk.