Fragrance comparison

Hajar Oud vs Bois de Gayac

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

Hajar Oud

Junaid Perfumes

3.7637 votes

Rank #17,968 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bois de Gayac

Antonio Visconti

4.04138 votes

Rank #6,461 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Gayac takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hajar Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bois de Gayac
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hajar Oud3/7

Bois de Gayac4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois de Gayac
Community sentiment: Bois de Gayac
Longevity: Bois de Gayac
Sillage & projection: Hajar Oud
Value for money: Hajar Oud
Versatility: Hajar Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois de Gayac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hajar OudJunaid Perfumes

Bois de GayacAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 42%Had 25%Want 34%

4.04/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerBois de GayacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

8%Hate

37 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerBois de GayacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBois de Gayac

SillageHajar Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value54

Category winnerHajar OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

amber91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

citrus65%

oud56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, oud and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Sandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

Pink PepperNutmegOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

SaffronSandalwoodFrench labdanum

Base

Guaiac WoodOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)MyrhhPepper

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sandalwood 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

Spring38

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring25

Summer4

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night48

Category winnerHajar OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex42

Women25

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerBois de GayacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hajar Oud by Junaid Perfumes centers on a bold agarwood and sandalwood core, softened by a zesty opening of mandarin orange. This oriental woody fragrance for men offers an intense, resinous profile that leans heavily into traditional, smoky oud territory. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings or formal winter o…

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Bois de Gayac opens with orange peel, pepper and polished woods, then settles into a resinous, ambered heart with saffron, labdanum and a soft powdery warmth. On skin, it usually reads rich, smooth and distinctive rather than rough or smoky. This is the kind of woody spicy scent that can feel luxurious, slightly old-s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hajar Oud or Bois de Gayac?

Bois de Gayac takes 4 of 7 categories. Hajar Oud is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; Bois de Gayac is rated 4.04/5 from 138 votes. Choose Hajar Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bois de Gayac for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hajar Oud or Bois de Gayac?

Bois de Gayac lasts longest (Bois de Gayac 81/100, Hajar Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hajar Oud or Bois de Gayac?

Projection is very close: Hajar Oud 69/100, Bois de Gayac 68/100 for sillage.

Do Hajar Oud and Bois de Gayac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Hajar Oud or Bois de Gayac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hajar Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Hajar Oud is the stronger pick. Hajar Oud suits evening wear; Bois de Gayac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hajar Oud and Bois de Gayac?

Hajar Oud has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Bois de Gayac has top notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Sandalwood and French labdanum, a base of Guaiac Wood, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrhh.