Kashaf vs Oud Nude
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kashaf takes 4 of 7 categories.
KashafChoose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud NudeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kashaf4/7
Oud Nude3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Nude
- Community sentiment
- Oud Nude
- Longevity
- Kashaf
- Sillage & projection
- Kashaf
- Value for money
- Kashaf
- Versatility
- Kashaf
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Nude
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KashafAjmalOud NudeGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.58/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%
4.21/ 5 · 970 votes
Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%
Category winnerOud NudeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
25%Like
30%Ok
20%Dislike
8%Hate
40 votes
50%Love
31%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
970 votes
Category winnerOud NudeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKashaf
SillageKashaf
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKashafBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
fruity92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
oud84%
almond77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, oud and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Rose
Heart
Black CurrantSaffronRaspberry
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood
Notes
Agarwood (Oud)RaspberryAlmondBourbon VanillaSandalwoodRoseAtlas Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Oud Nude, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer36
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night79
Spring63
Summer24
Fall100
Winter97
Day90
Night100
Category winnerKashafMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,710
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#3,200
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews149
Category winnerOud NudeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Kashaf is a fruity rose and oud scent with a warm, musky wood base. It opens on a clear rose, then turns darker and juicier with blackcurrant and raspberry, warmed by saffron. As it dries down, oud, musk, and sandalwood give it a smooth, slightly powdery finish. If you enjoy sweetened oud styles and want somethi…
Reviews →Oud Nude by Guerlain offers a gentle, refined take on dark resinous wood. Composed by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the fragrance contrasts tart raspberry and creamy almond with bourbon vanilla and smooth agarwood. Instead of the sharp, medicinal punch found in traditional Middle Eastern blends, the oud here feels softened …
Reviews →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, Kashaf or Oud Nude?
Kashaf takes 4 of 7 categories. Kashaf is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Oud Nude is rated 4.21/5 from 970 votes. Choose Kashaf for a oud and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Nude for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kashaf or Oud Nude?
Kashaf lasts longest (Kashaf 73/100, Oud Nude 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kashaf or Oud Nude?
Kashaf projects furthest (Kashaf 66/100, Oud Nude 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kashaf and Oud Nude smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.
Is Kashaf or Oud Nude better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kashaf is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Nude is the stronger pick. Kashaf suits daytime wear; Oud Nude suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kashaf and Oud Nude?
Kashaf has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Oud Nude features Agarwood (Oud), Raspberry, Almond, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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