Fragrance comparison

KLĒA vs The Oud

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

KLĒA

House of Brandt

3.8651 votes

Rank #35,879 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Oud

Roja Dove

3.6272 votes

Rank #12,582 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

KLĒA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

KLĒA3/7

The Oud4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KLĒAHouse of Brandt

The OudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

3.62/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerKLĒARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

42%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

31%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerKLĒAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Oud

SillageThe Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKLĒABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

green80%

floral70%

herbal60%

musky50%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Olive LeafBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaWater LilyJasmineSea Salt

Base5-7 hrs

Egyptian MuskPapyrusAmberTonka BeanCedarwood

Top

GeraniumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

ClovePatchouliLabdanumGuaiac WoodDry WoodFrankincenseCedarwoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for KLĒA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall25

Winter4

Day100

Night32

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter94

Day73

Night100

Category winnerThe OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

Men36

Unisex45

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,879

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,582

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerThe OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

KLĒA by House of Brandt is a refreshing floral aquatic fragrance built around sun-drenched Mediterranean elements. The opening delivers an invigorating splash of crisp olive leaf, sparkling Italian bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange that instantly clears the mind. As the bright citrus settles, a radiant floral heart …

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Roja Dove The Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, mandarin and geranium giving way to a polished floral heart where rose stands out most. The base turns woody, ambered and gently spicy, with oud adding texture more than roughness. This wears like a refined rose oud rather than an animalic oud bom…

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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, KLĒA or The Oud?

The Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. KLĒA is rated 3.86/5 from 51 votes; The Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 72 votes. Choose KLĒA for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, KLĒA or The Oud?

The Oud lasts longest (The Oud 77/100, KLĒA 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, KLĒA or The Oud?

The Oud projects furthest (The Oud 68/100, KLĒA 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KLĒA and The Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Jasmine.

Is KLĒA or The Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in KLĒA and The Oud?

KLĒA has top notes of Olive Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Water Lily, Jasmine and Sea Salt, a base of Egyptian Musk, Papyrus, Amber and Tonka Bean. The Oud has top notes of Geranium, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Clove, Patchouli, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.