Fragrance comparison

L'Oudh vs Ispahan Woody

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

L'Oudh

Maison Alhambra

3.9286 votes

Rank #8,023 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Ispahan Woody

Areej

4.1921 votes

Rank #49,572 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ispahan Woody takes 4 of 5 categories.

L'Oudh
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ispahan Woody
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

L'Oudh1/5

Ispahan Woody4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ispahan Woody
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ispahan Woody
Sillage & projection: Ispahan Woody
Value for money: Ispahan Woody
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Oudh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OudhMaison Alhambra

Ispahan WoodyAreej

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 59%Had 0%Want 41%

Category winnerIspahan WoodyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

9%Hate

86 votes

76%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIspahan Woody

SillageIspahan Woody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value94

Category winnerIspahan WoodyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

oud83%

musky65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match81%Very similar · both oud, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Labdanum

Heart

RoseSaffronPatchouli

Base

OudSandalwoodCedar

Top

Labdanum

Heart

SaffronPatchouliRose

Base

OudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Rose, Saffron and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex59

Women18

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#49,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Oudh by Maison Alhambra offers a potent, resinous profile anchored in heavy oud and rose. This unisex fragrance presents a bold, Middle Eastern-inspired composition suited for those who appreciate animalic depths and strong performance. It thrives during cold autumn and winter evenings, providing an intense scent tr…

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Labdanum resin and sharp saffron open Areej Ispahan Woody with a warm, heavy amber presence. As it settles, dark patchouli and dry cedar merge with a dense oud base that projects aggressively. Built for cold winter evenings and formal outdoor wear, this fragrance suits anyone seeking an intense oriental woody scent wi…

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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, L'Oudh or Ispahan Woody?

Ispahan Woody takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Oudh is rated 3.92/5 from 86 votes; Ispahan Woody is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose L'Oudh for a oud and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ispahan Woody for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, L'Oudh or Ispahan Woody?

Ispahan Woody lasts longest (Ispahan Woody 96/100, L'Oudh 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Oudh or Ispahan Woody?

Ispahan Woody projects furthest (Ispahan Woody 96/100, L'Oudh 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Oudh and Ispahan Woody smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rose, Saffron and Patchouli.

What are the notes in L'Oudh and Ispahan Woody?

L'Oudh has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Patchouli, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar. Ispahan Woody has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Saffron, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar.