Fragrance comparison

Introduction vs Oud 1001

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Introduction

Shiro

4.4117 votes

Rank #42,675 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Oud 1001

By Cloud

5.001 votes

Rank #53,080 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud 1001 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Introduction
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud 1001
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Introduction1/3

Oud 10012/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud 1001
Sillage & projection: Oud 1001
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Introduction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntroductionShiro

Oud 1001By Cloud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityOud 1001

SillageOud 1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineOrchidWater Lily

Base

CashmeranPatchouli

Top

LemonLimeRaspberryBergamotCardamomPink PepperSaffron

Heart

OrchidJasmineLavenderRoseOsmanthusLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskStyraxSandalwoodCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Orchid 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIntroductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiro Introduction arrives on skin with a surprising snap of cool, green notes and warm cardamom. It does not stay in the garden for long, as the opening gives way to a soft floral heart of orchid and water lily that floats over a warm base of cashmeran and patchouli. This blend feels clean and light, yet grounded by …

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Oud 1001 by By Cloud is a citrus-bright oud fragrance with a spicy, floral heart and a warm woody base. Lemon, lime, raspberry, pink pepper and saffron give the opening lift before jasmine, orchid, rose and lavender soften the center. The dry-down is the main event: oud, musk, sandalwood, ambered resins, vanilla and t…

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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, Introduction or Oud 1001?

Oud 1001 takes 2 of 3 categories. Introduction is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; Oud 1001 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Introduction for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud 1001 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Introduction or Oud 1001?

Oud 1001 lasts longest (Oud 1001 100/100, Introduction 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Introduction or Oud 1001?

Oud 1001 projects furthest (Oud 1001 75/100, Introduction 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Introduction and Oud 1001 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Orchid and Patchouli.

Is Introduction or Oud 1001 better for summer or winter?

Introduction suits daytime wear; Oud 1001 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Introduction and Oud 1001?

Introduction has top notes of Cardamom and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Cashmeran and Patchouli. Oud 1001 has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine, Lavender and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Styrax and Sandalwood.