Fragrance comparison

Illusion vs Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

Illusion

Ajmal

3.6523 votes

Rank #43,917 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Oud

Asgharali

4.4134 votes

Rank #7,817 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Illusion
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Illusion2/5

Oud3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionAjmal

OudAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 19%Want 65%

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 60%

Category winnerOudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

59%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityIllusion

SillageIllusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

oud92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, rose and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

RaspberryBergamotWater Notes

Heart

RoseVioletGeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodCedarLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring56

Summer25

Fall81

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerOudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Illusion is a rose-led oriental woody scent that opens with a quick flash of bergamot, then settles into a fresh, slightly spicy rose and geranium heart. The dry-down leans warmer and more grounded, with patchouli and smooth woods wrapped in a soft touch of vanilla. It often reads strongest in cooler weather, an…

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Asgharali Oud opens with a juicy raspberry and bergamot lift before settling into rose, dry woods and a polished oud base. The overall feel is traditional rather than sugary, with amber, patchouli and soft vanilla smoothing the edges. It tends to suit cooler evenings best, especially if you enjoy Middle Eastern styled…

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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, Illusion or Oud?

Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Illusion is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes; Oud is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes. Choose Illusion for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or Oud?

Illusion lasts longest (Illusion 80/100, Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or Oud?

Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 79/100, Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion and Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Illusion or Oud better for summer or winter?

Illusion suits daytime wear; Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion and Oud?

Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.