Himalayan Oud vs SOD
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
SOD takes 7 of 8 categories.
Himalayan OudChoose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
SODChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Himalayan Oud1/8
SOD7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- SOD
- Community sentiment
- SOD
- Longevity
- SOD
- Sillage & projection
- SOD
- Value for money
- SOD
- Versatility
- SOD
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Himalayan Oud
- Fragranxe ranking
- SOD
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Himalayan OudPremière NoteSODMalloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 42%Had 12%Want 45%
4.10/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%
Category winnerSODRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
39 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
Category winners
LongevitySOD
SillageSOD
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSODBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
oud86%
earthy72%
warm spicy58%
fresh spicy44%
patchouli30%
amber100%
woody92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CuminSaffron
Heart2-4 hrs
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAtlas CedarBenzoin
Base6-10 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver
Notes
BenzoinMitti AttarDavanaSoil TinctureAgarwood (Oud)CivetCypriol Oil or NagarmothaFrankincenseJava vetiver oilPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerHimalayan OudLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer23
Fall69
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Spring42
Summer26
Fall100
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerSODMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,059
PerfumerJérôme di Marino
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#13,068
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerSODHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPremière Note Himalayan Oud delivers a dry, aromatic timber profile that trades heavy sweetness for crisp mountain air and spice. The opening hits with a sharp prickle of cumin alongside dry, leathery saffron. It cuts through cold weather fast. As the initial flash of spice settles, the fragrance reveals a dense heart…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Himalayan Oud or SOD?
SOD takes 7 of 8 categories. Himalayan Oud is rated 3.59/5 from 39 votes; SOD is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Himalayan Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose SOD for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Himalayan Oud or SOD?
SOD lasts longest (SOD 81/100, Himalayan Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Himalayan Oud or SOD?
SOD projects furthest (SOD 65/100, Himalayan Oud 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Himalayan Oud and SOD smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.
Is Himalayan Oud or SOD better for summer or winter?
For summer, SOD is the stronger pick. For winter, Himalayan Oud is the stronger pick. Himalayan Oud suits evening wear; SOD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Himalayan Oud and SOD?
Himalayan Oud has top notes of Cumin and Saffron, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Atlas Cedar and Benzoin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver. SOD features Benzoin, Mitti Attar, Davana, Soil Tincture and Agarwood (Oud).
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