Fragrance comparison

Kashaf vs Torc Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

Kashaf

Ajmal

3.5859 votes

Rank #15,207 OudFruity

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Torc Oud

Boadicea the Victorious

4.17124 votes

Rank #8,963 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Torc Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kashaf
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Torc Oud
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kashaf2/7

Torc Oud4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashafAjmal

Torc OudBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

4.17/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerTorc OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

25%Like

30%Ok

20%Dislike

8%Hate

40 votes

57%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerTorc OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTorc Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value37

Category winnerKashafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fruity92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Black CurrantSaffronRaspberry

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

Top

RaspberryBlack CurrantAppleOrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseSaffronHeliotropeArtemisiaClovesJasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanillaMuskAmberIrisSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night79

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerKashafMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men31

Unisex49

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#8,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerTorc OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 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…

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Torc Oud by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope, Artemisia, Cloves, Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla, Musk, Amber, Iris, Sandalwood, Ce…

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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, Kashaf or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Kashaf is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Torc Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 124 votes. Choose Kashaf for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Torc Oud for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashaf or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud lasts longest (Torc Oud 78/100, Kashaf 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaf or Torc Oud?

Projection is very close: Kashaf 66/100, Torc Oud 66/100 for sillage.

Do Kashaf and Torc Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry.

Is Kashaf or Torc Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kashaf is the stronger pick. For winter, Torc Oud is the stronger pick. Kashaf suits daytime wear; Torc Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashaf and Torc Oud?

Kashaf has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Torc Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla and Musk.