Fragrance comparison

L'Oudh vs Misqaal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 361 ratings analysed

L'Oudh

Tauer Perfumes

4.07316 votes

Rank #3,423 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #17,631 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misqaal takes 3 of 7 categories.

L'Oudh
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Oudh2/7

Misqaal3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Oudh
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Misqaal
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Misqaal
Versatility: Misqaal
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'OudhTauer Perfumes

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 316 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerL'OudhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

316 votes

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMisqaalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

oud77%

leather69%

musky61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrhMushroomStyraxPatchouliVetiverLabdanumTobaccoAmbergrisSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Castoreum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerMisqaalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex35

Women2

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,423

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#17,631

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerL'OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Andy Tauer constructs L'Oudh around raw Laotian agarwood essential oil, skipping traditional top-heart-base pyramid structures entirely. It opens with sharp turpentine, rubber, and bitter cypriol before settling into dense castoreum leather, earthy mushroom, and smoky myrrh. Built strictly for cold weather and solitud…

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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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, L'Oudh or Misqaal?

Misqaal takes 3 of 7 categories. L'Oudh is rated 4.07/5 from 316 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose L'Oudh for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Oudh or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, L'Oudh 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Oudh or Misqaal?

Projection is very close: L'Oudh 69/100, Misqaal 69/100 for sillage.

Do L'Oudh and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Labdanum.

Is L'Oudh or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Misqaal is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Oudh is the stronger pick. Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Oudh and Misqaal?

L'Oudh features Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Myrrh and Mushroom. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).