Fragrance comparison

Hacivat Oud vs Harrods Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 353 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hacivat Oud

Nishane

4.06344 votes

Rank #2,265 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Harrods Gold

Boadicea the Victorious

3.229 votes

Rank #60,380 BalsamicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hacivat Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hacivat Oud
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Harrods Gold
Choose it for a balsamic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hacivat Oud3/4

Harrods Gold1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hacivat OudNishane

Harrods GoldBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 344 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 58%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

344 votes

56%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

44%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityHacivat Oud

SillageHacivat Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHarrods GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

balsamic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

cacao69%

oud61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleCitrusesBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

FrankincenseOlibanumJasmine

Base

OudPatchouliHaitian VetiverVanilla

Top

Elemi resinJuniper BerriesBlack PepperGingerCitrus

Heart

Peru BalsamButterCocoaMyrrhFrankincense

Base

OudPatchouliMuskTonka BeanAmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Frankincense, Oud and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer73

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,265

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#60,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHacivat OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Hacivat Oud pairs tart pineapple and sharp black pepper with a heavy base of natural Indian oud and smoky frankincense. Built by Dominique Ropion, this extrait de parfum pushes beyond the original oakmoss-citrus profile into dark, resinous territory. It suits crisp winter evenings and formal outdoor settings w…

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Harrods Gold by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and ginger alongside lemon citrus and piney elemi resin. The initial prickle fades quickly into a dense heart of myrrh, frankincense, and Peru balsam, softened by a dusty cocoa butter note. Unlike typical sweet gourmands, this blend relie…

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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, Hacivat Oud or Harrods Gold?

Hacivat Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Hacivat Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 344 votes; Harrods Gold is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Hacivat Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Harrods Gold for a balsamic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hacivat Oud or Harrods Gold?

Hacivat Oud lasts longest (Hacivat Oud 89/100, Harrods Gold 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hacivat Oud or Harrods Gold?

Hacivat Oud projects furthest (Hacivat Oud 79/100, Harrods Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hacivat Oud and Harrods Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Frankincense, Oud and Patchouli.

Is Hacivat Oud or Harrods Gold better for summer or winter?

Harrods Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hacivat Oud and Harrods Gold?

Hacivat Oud has top notes of Pineapple, Citruses, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Frankincense, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Vanilla. Harrods Gold has top notes of Elemi resin, Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Butter, Cocoa and Myrrh, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Musk and Tonka Bean.