Fragrance comparison

John Varvatos Oud vs Rasputin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 777 ratings analysed

4 wins

John Varvatos Oud

John Varvatos

4.16569 votes

Rank #2,178 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Rasputin

SweDoft

3.87208 votes

Rank #5,912 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

John Varvatos Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

John Varvatos Oud
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rasputin
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

John Varvatos Oud4/7

Rasputin3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

John Varvatos OudJohn Varvatos

RasputinSweDoft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 569 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

569 votes

45%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

182 votes

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRasputin

SillageRasputin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value49

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

patchouli48%

sweet30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TobaccoNutmegJuniper BerriesCypressSage

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonTurkish RosePepperCardamomClovesSaffronEgyptian JasmineOsmanthus

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)MyrhhLeatherOpoponaxLabdanumCedarAmber

Top

PineappleBergamotJasmine

Heart

CardamomClovesPatchouliCinammonDark Chocolate

Base

MuskCedarAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cloves, Egyptian Jasmine and Incense. Durations are only published for John Varvatos Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRasputinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Men66

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,178

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews111

Overall rank#5,912

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Varvatos Oud takes a notoriously heavy scent profile and dials it back into something smooth, warm, and exceptionally wearable. Instead of a funky barnyard oud, you get a rush of dry tobacco leaves, cracked nutmeg, and brisk cypress needle right off the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, sweet cinnamon and clove heat…

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Rasputin by SweDoft opens with a zesty pineapple and bergamot mix that quickly settles into a spicy, woody heart. Notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and cloves dominate, anchored by a base of oud, tonka bean, and incense. This woody spicy composition is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, offering a disti…

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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, John Varvatos Oud or Rasputin?

John Varvatos Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. John Varvatos Oud is rated 4.16/5 from 569 votes; Rasputin is rated 3.87/5 from 208 votes. Choose John Varvatos Oud for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rasputin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, John Varvatos Oud or Rasputin?

Rasputin lasts longest (Rasputin 74/100, John Varvatos Oud 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, John Varvatos Oud or Rasputin?

Rasputin projects furthest (Rasputin 67/100, John Varvatos Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do John Varvatos Oud and Rasputin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cloves, Egyptian Jasmine and Incense.

Is John Varvatos Oud or Rasputin better for summer or winter?

For summer, John Varvatos Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, John Varvatos Oud is the stronger pick. John Varvatos Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in John Varvatos Oud and Rasputin?

John Varvatos Oud has top notes of Tobacco, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Cinnamon, Turkish Rose, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrhh and Leather. Rasputin has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Patchouli and Cinammon, a base of Musk, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.