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Itaque vs Oud Zarian

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

Updated 775 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Zarian takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Itaque

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Oud Zarian

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Itaque1/5
Oud Zarian4/5
Ratings & consensus
Oud Zarian
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Oud Zarian
Sillage & projection
Oud Zarian
Value for money
Itaque
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oud Zarian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ItaqueWOOT
Oud ZarianCreed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.45/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
3.63/ 5 · 764 votes
Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%
Category winnerOud ZarianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
27%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

46%Love
17%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
19%Hate

764 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityOud Zarian

SillageOud Zarian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value16
Category winnerItaqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy83%
amber65%
fresh spicy48%
balsamic30%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
soft spicy77%
sweet69%
balsamic61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
TamarindCardamomNutmegMarigold
Heart
Gurjan balsamSaffronGuaiac WoodPeony
Base
ResinFrankincenseAmbergrisMyrrhOudPatchouliCypriolWhite Musk
Top15-30 mins
SpicesFrankincenseGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
May Rose
Base8-14 hrs
LicoriceMyrrhTonka BeanOudSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Myrrh, Oud and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Oud Zarian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring20
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring23
Summer6
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men71
Unisex21
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,174

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud ZarianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Itaque by WOOT is a woody amber scent built on a foundation of frankincense and myrrh. This 2024 release balances bright tamarind and spicy cardamom with a deep, resinous core. It performs best during cool autumn evenings, offering a grounding, atmospheric experience for those who appreciate complex, wood-forward prof…

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Creed Oud Zarian brings a rich, smoky warmth that immediately fills a cold room. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and zesty bergamot, quickly grounded by the dry smoke of frankincense and a dusting of mixed kitchen spices. As the initial sharpness calms, a velvety May rose emerges in the center, …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Itaque or Oud Zarian?

Oud Zarian takes 4 of 5 categories. Itaque is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes; Oud Zarian is rated 3.63/5 from 764 votes. Choose Itaque for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Zarian for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Itaque or Oud Zarian?

Oud Zarian lasts longest (Oud Zarian 85/100, Itaque 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Itaque or Oud Zarian?

Oud Zarian projects furthest (Oud Zarian 76/100, Itaque 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Itaque and Oud Zarian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Myrrh, Oud and Patchouli.

Is Itaque or Oud Zarian better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Itaque and Oud Zarian?

Itaque has top notes of Tamarind, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Marigold, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Peony, a base of Resin, Frankincense, Ambergris and Myrrh. Oud Zarian has top notes of Spices, Frankincense, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, a base of Licorice, Myrrh, Tonka Bean and Oud.

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