Fragrance comparison

Il Velo di Maia vs Oud Galant

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oud Galant

Superfumista

4.3339 votes

Rank #6,932 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Galant takes 3 of 3 categories.

Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Oud Galant
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Il Velo di Maia0/3

Oud Galant3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

Oud GalantSuperfumista

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.33/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

88%Love

4%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOud Galant

SillageOud Galant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

oud92%

powdery84%

leather77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

Top

VioletSaffronPink PepperGalbanum

Heart

LeatherOlibanumOrris RootIndian Jasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Texas CedarHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall92

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,932

PerfumerBenjamin Sachs

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOud GalantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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Oud Galant by Superfumista is a sophisticated woody-spicy fragrance for those who appreciate a refined, balanced take on oud. Launched in 2023, it leans into a powdery, aromatic profile with prominent leather and violet notes. It performs best in cooler autumn days or crisp spring evenings, providing a subtle, chic pr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Il Velo di Maia or Oud Galant?

Oud Galant takes 3 of 3 categories. Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Oud Galant is rated 4.33/5 from 39 votes. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Oud Galant for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Velo di Maia or Oud Galant?

Oud Galant lasts longest (Oud Galant 87/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Velo di Maia or Oud Galant?

Oud Galant projects furthest (Oud Galant 87/100, Il Velo di Maia 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Velo di Maia and Oud Galant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum.

Is Il Velo di Maia or Oud Galant better for summer or winter?

Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear; Oud Galant suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Velo di Maia and Oud Galant?

Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber. Oud Galant has top notes of Violet, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, heart notes of Leather, Olibanum, Orris Root and Indian Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Texas Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.