Fragrance comparison

King of Oud vs Splendid

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

King of Oud

Ainash Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #68,140 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

93%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Splendid

Royal Glory

3.628 votes

Rank #63,075 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendid takes 3 of 4 categories.

King of Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Splendid
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

King of Oud1/4

Splendid3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Splendid
Sillage & projection: Splendid
Value for money: King of Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Splendid

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King of OudAinash Parfums

SplendidRoyal Glory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 11%Want 82%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySplendid

SillageSplendid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKing of OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match93%Very similar · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

NutmegLavenderSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Splendid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men57

Unisex0

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSplendidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King of Oud is a saffron, nutmeg and oud scent with a familiar modern Middle Eastern style. It opens spicy and aromatic, then settles into a musky, patchouli-backed oud that feels smoother than harsh. It suits men who like bold woody-spicy fragrances, especially in cooler weather or at night. If you enjoy the Oud for …

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Splendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…

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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, King of Oud or Splendid?

Splendid takes 3 of 4 categories. King of Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose King of Oud for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, King of Oud or Splendid?

Splendid lasts longest (Splendid 77/100, King of Oud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King of Oud or Splendid?

Splendid projects furthest (Splendid 71/100, King of Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King of Oud and Splendid smell similar?

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).

Is King of Oud or Splendid better for summer or winter?

King of Oud suits evening wear; Splendid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King of Oud and Splendid?

King of Oud has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli and Musk. Splendid has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud).