Fragrance comparison

Incense Oud vs Oud Sensuel

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,037 ratings analysed

3 wins

Incense Oud

By Kilian

4.151,027 votes

Rank #487 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Sensuel

Guerlain

3.1010 votes

Rank #69,141 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Incense Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oud Sensuel
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Incense Oud3/4

Oud Sensuel1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Incense OudBy Kilian

Oud SensuelGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,027 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%

Category winnerIncense OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

830 votes

20%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityIncense Oud

SillageOud Sensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

rose77%

oud69%

smoky61%

oud100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCardamomPink PepperGeranium

Heart

PatchouliVirginia CedarPapyrusMethyl Pamplemousse

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwoodoak mossMuskFrench labdanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomNeroli

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumIris

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Oud Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex61

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#487

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#69,141

PerfumerRanda Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIncense OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Incense Oud by By Kilian delivers a dry, resinous experience anchored by agarwood and warm spice. This unisex scent balances a sharp, peppery opening with a heavy, meditative base of incense and sandalwood. It functions best in cooler weather or formal evening settings, offering a sophisticated presence that avoids co…

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Oud Sensuel by Guerlain is a woody fragrance for men that balances deep woods with fresh aromatic accents. The scent opens with cool, citrusy neroli paired with warm cardamom, creating an immediate contrast between clean brightness and dry spice. As the opening settles, agarwood takes center stage, accompanied by the …

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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, Incense Oud or Oud Sensuel?

Incense Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Incense Oud is rated 4.15/5 from 1,027 votes; Oud Sensuel is rated 3.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Incense Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oud Sensuel for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Incense Oud or Oud Sensuel?

Incense Oud lasts longest (Incense Oud 77/100, Oud Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Incense Oud or Oud Sensuel?

Oud Sensuel projects furthest (Oud Sensuel 67/100, Incense Oud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Incense Oud and Oud Sensuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Incense Oud or Oud Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Oud Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Incense Oud and Oud Sensuel?

Incense Oud has top notes of Rose, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Papyrus and Methyl Pamplemousse, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and oak moss. Oud Sensuel has top notes of Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.