Fragrance comparison

Hombre vs Taraf Al Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hombre

Insider Parfums

4.3025 votes

Rank #15,840 Warm SpicyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Taraf Al Oud

Nusuk

4.3923 votes

Rank #12,705 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hombre takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hombre
Choose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Taraf Al Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hombre3/5

Taraf Al Oud2/5

Ratings & consensus: Taraf Al Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hombre
Sillage & projection: Hombre
Value for money: Hombre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Taraf Al Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HombreInsider Parfums

Taraf Al OudNusuk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

4.39/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

Category winnerTaraf Al OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

57%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityHombre

SillageHombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value86

Category winnerHombreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

earthy92%

amber84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

amber83%

woody65%

oud48%

musky30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacLeather

Base

PatchouliAmberMoss

Top

Pink PepperCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacSuede

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine Sambac, Amber and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring14

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day10

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men73

Unisex23

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#12,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerTaraf Al OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hombre by Insider Parfums opens with a sharp, spicy kick of cardamom that immediately anchors the scent in a dark, grounded profile. As it warms on the skin, jasmine sambac and rich leather take center stage, supported by a base of damp moss and resinous amber. It is a bold, modern choice for anyone who enjoys an eart…

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Taraf Al Oud by Nusuk delivers a bold, warm spicy blend centered on soft suede and resinous agarwood. The fragrance opens with a lively pop of pink pepper alongside sweet, aromatic cardamom seeds, giving it an immediate festive kick. As the initial spice settles, a velvety layer of jasmine sambac softens the textured …

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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, Hombre or Taraf Al Oud?

Hombre takes 3 of 5 categories. Hombre is rated 4.30/5 from 25 votes; Taraf Al Oud is rated 4.39/5 from 23 votes. Choose Hombre for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Taraf Al Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hombre or Taraf Al Oud?

They last about the same: Hombre 69/100, Taraf Al Oud 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hombre or Taraf Al Oud?

Projection is very close: Hombre 62/100, Taraf Al Oud 61/100 for sillage.

Do Hombre and Taraf Al Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine Sambac, Amber and Moss.

Is Hombre or Taraf Al Oud better for summer or winter?

Hombre suits daytime wear; Taraf Al Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hombre and Taraf Al Oud?

Hombre has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Moss. Taraf Al Oud has top notes of Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Suede, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Moss.