Fragrance comparison

Idole vs Accord Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,083 ratings analysed

4 wins

Idole

Lubin

4.171,265 votes

Rank #597 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Accord Oud

Byredo

3.881,818 votes

Rank #1,136 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idole takes 4 of 7 categories.

Idole
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Accord Oud
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

Idole4/7

Accord Oud2/7

Ratings & consensus: Idole
Community sentiment: Idole
Longevity: Accord Oud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Idole
Versatility: Accord Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Idole

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IdoleLubin

Accord OudByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 1,265 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

3.88/ 5 · 1,818 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerIdoleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

874 votes

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

Category winnerIdoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAccord Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value44

Category winnerIdoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

rum72%

leather58%

sweet44%

citrus30%

leather100%

fruity92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

rum69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather and rum

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumSaffronBitter OrangeCaraway

Heart

EbonySugar CanePalm Tree

Base

LeatherRed Sandalwood

Top

BlackberryRumSaffron

Heart

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Clary Sage

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesRum, Saffron and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAccord OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex55

Women4

Men37

Unisex54

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#597

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#1,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews223

Category winnerIdoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idole by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention. Centered on a rich rum accord balanced by bitter orange and saffron, it settles into an exotic base of ebony and leather. Ideal for cold autumn evenings or formal occasions, this scent provides a warm, mysterious profile that suits those looking for a …

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Accord Oud by Byredo is a daring, industrial take on a classic woody base. It opens with sharp blackberry and rum, immediately settling into a distinct leather and oud core. This scent feels modern, sleek, and surprisingly wearable for fall or winter nights. It creates an edgy, memorable impression without the heavy t…

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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, Idole or Accord Oud?

Idole takes 4 of 7 categories. Idole is rated 4.17/5 from 1,265 votes; Accord Oud is rated 3.88/5 from 1,818 votes. Choose Idole for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Accord Oud for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Idole or Accord Oud?

They last about the same: Accord Oud 75/100, Idole 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Idole or Accord Oud?

Projection is very close: Idole 66/100, Accord Oud 66/100 for sillage.

Do Idole and Accord Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and rum accords. Common notes include Rum, Saffron and Leather.

Is Idole or Accord Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Idole is the stronger pick. For winter, Idole is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idole and Accord Oud?

Idole has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Bitter Orange and Caraway, heart notes of Ebony, Sugar Cane and Palm Tree, a base of Leather and Red Sandalwood. Accord Oud has top notes of Blackberry, Rum and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli and Musk.