Il Flaneur vs Brûlant Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Brûlant Oud takes 7 of 7 categories.
Il FlaneurChoose it for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Brûlant OudChoose it for a animalic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Il Flaneur0/7
Brûlant Oud7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Brûlant Oud
- Community sentiment
- Brûlant Oud
- Longevity
- Brûlant Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Brûlant Oud
- Value for money
- Brûlant Oud
- Versatility
- Brûlant Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Brûlant Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Il FlaneurProfumi Di PolignanoBrûlant OudMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
3.91/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%
Category winnerBrûlant OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
12%Like
19%Ok
35%Dislike
15%Hate
26 votes
47%Love
13%Like
28%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerBrûlant OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBrûlant Oud
SillageBrûlant Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBrûlant OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
animalic69%
soft spicy61%
animalic100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both animalic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine
Top
CognacCuminGrapefruitGingerCardamomSaffronNutmeg
Heart
Goat hair tinctureBenzoinGeraniumPistachioMyrrhCinnamonPatchouliMastic or Lentisque
Base
SkinAnimal notesIncenseSageSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Grapefruit, Pistachio and Geranium. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day29
Night100
Spring53
Summer21
Fall100
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerBrûlant OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,246
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#15,406
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerBrûlant OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIl Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…
Reviews →Brûlant Oud by Maison Alhambra is a bold, woody-spicy creation anchored by an intense animalic core. The profile balances sharp ginger and saffron top notes with a resinous, skin-like mid that thrives in cooler weather. It is a challenging, heavy-hitting scent designed for those who prefer complex, unconventional prof…
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, Il Flaneur or Brûlant Oud?
Brûlant Oud takes 7 of 7 categories. Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes; Brûlant Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 32 votes. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Brûlant Oud for a animalic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Il Flaneur or Brûlant Oud?
Brûlant Oud lasts longest (Brûlant Oud 82/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Il Flaneur or Brûlant Oud?
Brûlant Oud projects furthest (Brûlant Oud 69/100, Il Flaneur 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Il Flaneur and Brûlant Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Grapefruit, Pistachio and Geranium.
Is Il Flaneur or Brûlant Oud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Brûlant Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Brûlant Oud is the stronger pick. Il Flaneur suits evening wear; Brûlant Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Il Flaneur and Brûlant Oud?
Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Brûlant Oud has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Goat hair tincture, Benzoin, Geranium and Pistachio, a base of Skin, Animal notes, Incense and Sage.
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