Fragrance comparison

Italian Oud vs Selene (SEΛENE)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Italian Oud

Sicili Fragances

4.205 votes

Rank #54,327 AmberCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Selene (SEΛENE)

Manos Gerakinis

4.0244 votes

Rank #19,268 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italian Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Italian Oud
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Selene (SEΛENE)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Italian Oud3/4

Selene (SEΛENE)1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Italian OudSicili Fragances

Selene (SEΛENE)Manos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

4.02/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 23%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

43%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityItalian Oud

SillageItalian Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

Category winnerItalian OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

woody69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

powdery80%

sweet70%

violet60%

woody50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotLabdanumOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainCoriander

Base

OudPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanAmbergrisBenzoinMuskStyrax

Top15-30 mins

Grapefruit PeelPetitgrainCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacVioletPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Selene (SEΛENE), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall53

Winter32

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,327

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,268

PerfumerChristina Koutsoudaki

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSelene (SEΛENE)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Italian Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot and orange lifting a resinous amber and labdanum core before the woodier base takes over. The oud here reads smoother than harsh, with tonka, benzoin and musk giving it a warm, slightly sweet finish. It may suit someone who wants an oud fragrance that st…

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Manos Gerakinis Selene captures the breezy magic of an open-air cinema on a warm Aegean evening. The opening is sharp. Bitter petitgrain, zesty grapefruit peel, and Calabrian bergamot deliver an immediate citrus flash before melting into soft petals. You quickly detect orange blossom and creamy jasmine sambac, laced w…

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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, Italian Oud or Selene (SEΛENE)?

Italian Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Italian Oud is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Selene (SEΛENE) is rated 4.02/5 from 44 votes. Choose Italian Oud for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Selene (SEΛENE) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Italian Oud or Selene (SEΛENE)?

Italian Oud lasts longest (Italian Oud 70/100, Selene (SEΛENE) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Italian Oud or Selene (SEΛENE)?

Projection is very close: Italian Oud 56/100, Selene (SEΛENE) 55/100 for sillage.

Do Italian Oud and Selene (SEΛENE) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Ambergris.

Is Italian Oud or Selene (SEΛENE) better for summer or winter?

Italian Oud suits day or night wear; Selene (SEΛENE) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Italian Oud and Selene (SEΛENE)?

Italian Oud has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Coriander, a base of Oud, Palisander Rosewood, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Selene (SEΛENE) has top notes of Grapefruit Peel, Petitgrain and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Violet and Praline, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.