Fragrance comparison

Jacarandá vs Oud Aquilaria

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 862 ratings analysed

Jacarandá

Phebo

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,630 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Oud Aquilaria

Omanluxury

4.15837 votes

Rank #403 OudFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Aquilaria takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jacarandá
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud Aquilaria
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Jacarandá1/7

Oud Aquilaria6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JacarandáPhebo

Oud AquilariaOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

4.15/ 5 · 837 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerOud AquilariaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

584 votes

Category winnerOud AquilariaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOud Aquilaria

SillageOud Aquilaria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOud AquilariaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

oud84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

oud100%

fruity92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both oud, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageGreen LeavesHerbal NotesArtemisia

Heart

AppleIris FlowerLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarMuskPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

AppleRosemaryPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseBulgarian RoseClovesSage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSage, Apple, Agarwood (Oud) 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

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Spring66

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJacarandáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men60

Unisex36

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#403

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerOud AquilariaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacarandá by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, crushed green leaves, and bitter artemisia. As the herbal blast settles, crisp lavender and green apple emerge, softening the bitter edge before revealing a dry cedar and agarwood base. Clean musk and dark patchouli lend a grounding earthiness without turning …

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Oud Aquilaria is an assertive unisex fragrance that balances crisp apple notes with a grounding base of agarwood and patchouli. It offers a sophisticated, modern take on the classic rose and oud pairing. Designed by Dominique Ropion, this scent is ideal for those seeking strong presence and longevity, particularly dur…

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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, Jacarandá or Oud Aquilaria?

Oud Aquilaria takes 6 of 7 categories. Jacarandá is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Oud Aquilaria is rated 4.15/5 from 837 votes. Choose Jacarandá for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Aquilaria for a oud and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jacarandá or Oud Aquilaria?

Oud Aquilaria lasts longest (Oud Aquilaria 81/100, Jacarandá 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacarandá or Oud Aquilaria?

Oud Aquilaria projects furthest (Oud Aquilaria 73/100, Jacarandá 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacarandá and Oud Aquilaria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Apple, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Jacarandá or Oud Aquilaria better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jacarandá and Oud Aquilaria?

Jacarandá has top notes of Sage, Green Leaves, Herbal Notes and Artemisia, heart notes of Apple, Iris Flower and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. Oud Aquilaria has top notes of Apple, Rosemary and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Cloves and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Labdanum.