Fragrance comparison

Java Wood vs Charred Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

Java Wood

Première Note

3.4654 votes

Rank #43,297 Soft SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Charred Oud

Amer Perfumes

4.2223 votes

Rank #38,786 OudAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charred Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Java Wood
Choose it for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Charred Oud
Choose it for a oud and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Java Wood1/5

Charred Oud4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Java WoodPremière Note

Charred OudAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

4.22/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

Category winnerCharred OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

61%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCharred Oud

SillageCharred Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value20

Category winnerJava WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

anis84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

earthy61%

oud100%

animalic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

white floral53%

rose42%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseSichuan PepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TobaccoCuminViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilLicorice

Top

Olibanum Sacra Resin GreenSaffronGuatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart

Thailand OudBulgarian RoseRoseChinese OsmanthusIndian Jasmine

Base

Indian OudIndian SandalwoodGuaiac WoodBulgarian Light TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot. Durations are only published for Java Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night85

Spring85

Summer31

Fall77

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,297

PerfumerMelanie Leroux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,786

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCharred OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Première Note Java Wood is an earthy, dry spice fragrance built around woody roots and herbal heat. The opening snaps with tart bergamot, tingling Sichuan pepper, and bitter star anise. It feels sharp. Soon, dried tobacco leaves and warm cumin bring a dusty, aromatic grit to the midsection. A foundation of dark Haitia…

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Charred Oud by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Charred Oud was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Olibanum Sacra Resin Green, Saffron, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Thailand Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Ro…

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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, Java Wood or Charred Oud?

Charred Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Java Wood is rated 3.46/5 from 54 votes; Charred Oud is rated 4.22/5 from 23 votes. Choose Java Wood for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Charred Oud for a oud and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Java Wood or Charred Oud?

Charred Oud lasts longest (Charred Oud 85/100, Java Wood 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Java Wood or Charred Oud?

Charred Oud projects furthest (Charred Oud 81/100, Java Wood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Java Wood and Charred Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot.

Is Java Wood or Charred Oud better for summer or winter?

Java Wood suits daytime wear; Charred Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Java Wood and Charred Oud?

Java Wood has top notes of Star Anise, Sichuan Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Cumin and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil and Licorice. Charred Oud has top notes of Olibanum Sacra Resin Green, Saffron, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Thailand Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Rose and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Indian Oud, Indian Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Bulgarian Light Tobacco.