Fragrance comparison

H Aoud vs SOD

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 231 ratings analysed

4 wins

H Aoud

Roja Dove

4.14180 votes

Rank #3,412 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

SOD

Mallo

4.1051 votes

Rank #13,068 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.

H Aoud
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
SOD
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

H Aoud4/7

SOD3/7

Ratings & consensus: H Aoud
Community sentiment: SOD
Longevity: H Aoud
Sillage & projection: H Aoud
Value for money: SOD
Versatility: SOD
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

SODMallo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

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

65%Love

10%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerSODMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityH Aoud

SillageH Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSODBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

earthy83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

amber100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and amber

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

Notes

BenzoinMitti AttarDavanaSoil TinctureAgarwood (Oud)CivetCypriol Oil or NagarmothaFrankincenseJava vetiver oilPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin. Durations are only published for SOD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring42

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerSODMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

Men27

Unisex73

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,412

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#13,068

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews16

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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SOD by Mallo brings an unusually comforting perspective to deep forest aromas, balancing damp ground with warm sweetness. Released in 2024 through a collaboration between Antonio Lasheras and Rajesh Balkrishnan, the composition centers on mitti attar and soil tincture paired with rich benzoin and dark agarwood. Rather…

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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 SOD?

H Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. H Aoud is rated 4.14/5 from 180 votes; SOD is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose H Aoud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose SOD for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, H Aoud or SOD?

They last about the same: H Aoud 83/100, SOD 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, H Aoud or SOD?

H Aoud projects furthest (H Aoud 74/100, SOD 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H Aoud and SOD smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and amber accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin.

Is H Aoud or SOD better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in H Aoud and SOD?

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. SOD features Benzoin, Mitti Attar, Davana, Soil Tincture and Agarwood (Oud).