L'Oudh vs Rose Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
84%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Oudh takes 5 of 5 categories.
L'OudhChoose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rose OudChoose it for a oud and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Oudh5/5
Rose Oud0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Oudh
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Oudh
- Sillage & projection
- L'Oudh
- Value for money
- L'Oudh
- 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 AlhambraRose OudMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%
Category winnerL'OudhRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
28%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
9%Hate
86 votes
44%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Oudh
SillageL'Oudh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'OudhBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
rose92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
patchouli61%
oud100%
woody83%
warm spicy65%
amber48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match84%Very similar · both oud, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Labdanum
Heart
RoseSaffronPatchouli
Base
OudSandalwoodCedar
Top
Labdanum
Heart
PatchouliSaffronRose
Base
AgarwoodOudSandalwoodCedar
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 seasonSpring47
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring25
Summer13
Fall75
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,004
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#35,974
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerL'OudhHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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…
Reviews →Rose Oud by Maison Alhambra presents a dry, resinous take on the traditional rose and oud pairing. Focused on smoky labdanum and woody patchouli, it creates an earthy profile that leans away from floral sweetness. This unisex composition offers a grounded experience, making it a reliable choice for those seeking a cam…
Reviews →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 Rose Oud?
L'Oudh takes 5 of 5 categories. L'Oudh is rated 3.92/5 from 86 votes; Rose Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose L'Oudh for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Rose Oud for a oud and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Oudh or Rose Oud?
L'Oudh lasts longest (L'Oudh 81/100, Rose Oud 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Oudh or Rose Oud?
L'Oudh projects furthest (L'Oudh 69/100, Rose Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Oudh and Rose Oud smell similar?
Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rose, Saffron and Patchouli.
Is L'Oudh or Rose Oud better for summer or winter?
Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Oudh and Rose Oud?
L'Oudh has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Patchouli, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar. Rose Oud has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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