Fragrance comparison

Incense Oud vs Shagya

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,464 ratings analysed

5 wins

Incense Oud

By Kilian

4.151,027 votes

Rank #480 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Shagya

Parfums de Marly

3.87437 votes

Rank #6,550 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Incense Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Shagya
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Incense Oud5/7

Shagya1/7

Ratings & consensus: Incense Oud
Community sentiment: Incense Oud
Longevity: Incense Oud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Incense Oud
Versatility: Shagya
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

ShagyaParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,027 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 437 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

36%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

437 votes

Category winnerIncense OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIncense Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value40

Category winnerIncense OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

rose77%

oud69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

oud72%

fresh spicy58%

citrus44%

earthy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both 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

Top15-30 mins

LimePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Virginia CedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverGuaiac WoodPapyrusMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Papyrus. Durations are only published for Shagya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day100

Night48

Category winnerShagyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex61

Women8

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

Work 42%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#480

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#6,550

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews71

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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Parfums de Marly Shagya hits the skin with an electric splash of tart lime, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. Do not expect modern caramel sweetness. Instead, this fragrance moves swiftly into an austere heart of dry Virginia cedar shavings, green geranium, and a very clean, polite agarwood. As the hours pass, e…

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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, Incense Oud or Shagya?

Incense Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Incense Oud is rated 4.15/5 from 1,027 votes; Shagya is rated 3.87/5 from 437 votes. Choose Incense Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Shagya for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Incense Oud or Shagya?

Incense Oud lasts longest (Incense Oud 77/100, Shagya 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Incense Oud or Shagya?

Projection is very close: Incense Oud 64/100, Shagya 64/100 for sillage.

Do Incense Oud and Shagya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Papyrus.

Is Incense Oud or Shagya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Incense Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Incense Oud is the stronger pick. Shagya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Incense Oud and Shagya?

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. Shagya has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Virginia Cedar and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Papyrus and Musk.