Fragrance comparison

Kentarch vs Oud Al Melka

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Kentarch

Centurion Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #52,198 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Al Melka

Royal Crown

3.9354 votes

Rank #28,579 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kentarch
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oud Al Melka
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kentarch2/4

Oud Al Melka2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KentarchCenturion Parfums

Oud Al MelkaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.93/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

57%Love

11%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKentarch

SillageKentarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value20

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

oud84%

rose77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

oud100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLily

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan Rose

Base8-12 hrs

MuskAgarwood (Oud)

Top20-30 mins

SaffronSageCedarJuniperCardamom

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangMoroccan RoseJasmine Sambac

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumGray MuskMuskTonka BeanLabdanum

Category winnerOud Al MelkaLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring94

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 33%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 19%

Men27

Unisex46

Women27

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 14%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,198

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,579

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud Al MelkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Centurion Parfums Kentarch pairs bright lemon and green lily petals against a dark foundation of Moroccan rose, agarwood oud, and warm musk. It opens with an energetic citrus burst that cuts sharply through cool morning air. Within twenty minutes, the tart edges soften as velvety rose blooms across the chest. The base…

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Oud Al Melka by Royal Crown centers on a rich, smoky agarwood base paired with lush Moroccan rose and golden saffron. The opening introduces a sharp, aromatic blend of juniper, crushed cedar needles, herbal sage, and cool green cardamom. As the initial herbal spark settles, creamy ylang-ylang and night-blooming jasmin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kentarch or Oud Al Melka?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kentarch is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Oud Al Melka is rated 3.93/5 from 54 votes. Choose Kentarch for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Oud Al Melka for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kentarch or Oud Al Melka?

Kentarch lasts longest (Kentarch 100/100, Oud Al Melka 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kentarch or Oud Al Melka?

Kentarch projects furthest (Kentarch 83/100, Oud Al Melka 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kentarch and Oud Al Melka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud accords. Common notes include Moroccan Rose, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kentarch or Oud Al Melka better for summer or winter?

Kentarch suits evening wear; Oud Al Melka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kentarch and Oud Al Melka?

Kentarch has top notes of Lemon and Lily, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, a base of Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Oud Al Melka has top notes of Saffron, Sage, Cedar and Juniper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Gray Musk and Musk.