Ikal vs Aoud Extraordinaire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aoud Extraordinaire takes 4 of 7 categories.
IkalChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aoud ExtraordinaireChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Ikal3/7
Aoud Extraordinaire4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ikal
- Community sentiment
- Ikal
- Longevity
- Aoud Extraordinaire
- Sillage & projection
- Aoud Extraordinaire
- Value for money
- Ikal
- Versatility
- Aoud Extraordinaire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud Extraordinaire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IkalVerset ParfumsAoud ExtraordinaireRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%
3.69/ 5 · 388 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerIkalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
47%Love
19%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
12%Hate
235 votes
Category winnerIkalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAoud Extraordinaire
SillageAoud Extraordinaire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIkalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody86%
floral72%
fresh spicy58%
fresh44%
aromatic30%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
Cyclamen
Base
Woody Notes
Top
PineappleMangoPearPeachGrapefruitApplePlumMandarin
Heart
Orange BlossomGeraniumCyclamenHeliotropeLily of the ValleyRose
Base
Cotton CandyToffeeCashmeranWoody NotesMuskVanillaLeatherAmber
InformationalShared notesCyclamen and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer100
Fall29
Winter19
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer95
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,737
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#5,400
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews104
Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVerset Parfums Ikal introduces itself with a sharp citrus burst that quickly yields to clean, watery florals on a light timber foundation. This fresh scent suits casual summer mornings and relaxed daytime office wear, offering a cooling sensation when temperatures rise. It caters to those who prefer uncomplicated, sho…
Reviews →Aoud Extraordinaire opens like a bright tropical candy haze, with mango, pineapple, citrus and soft florals giving it a glossy, cheerful feel. On skin, it usually turns sweeter, powderier and more woody, with vanilla, amber, cashmeran and a smoother oud effect in the dry-down. It leans more feminine than the name sugg…
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, Ikal or Aoud Extraordinaire?
Aoud Extraordinaire takes 4 of 7 categories. Ikal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes. Choose Ikal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ikal or Aoud Extraordinaire?
Aoud Extraordinaire lasts longest (Aoud Extraordinaire 73/100, Ikal 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ikal or Aoud Extraordinaire?
Aoud Extraordinaire projects furthest (Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100, Ikal 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ikal and Aoud Extraordinaire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cyclamen and Woody Notes.
Is Ikal or Aoud Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ikal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Ikal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ikal and Aoud Extraordinaire?
Ikal has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, a base of Woody Notes. Aoud Extraordinaire has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Pear and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cyclamen and Heliotrope, a base of Cotton Candy, Toffee, Cashmeran and Woody Notes.
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