Fragrance comparison

Lao Oud vs Ligno

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 210 ratings analysed

Lao Oud

Bortnikoff

4.27197 votes

Rank #2,562 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Ligno

Pastor Fragrances

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,057 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ligno takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lao Oud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ligno
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lao Oud2/5

Ligno3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lao OudBortnikoff

LignoPastor Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

Category winnerLao OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

197 votes

62%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityLigno

SillageLigno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value86

Category winnerLignoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

cacao77%

coffee69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cacao84%

amber77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaPink Pepper

Heart

CacaoBeeswaxPeru BalsamChamomileCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Indian OudCoffeeGuaiac WoodWoody NotesVanilla AbsoluteBirch TarTonka Bean

Top

PomeloArgentinian LemonGinger

Heart

Clary SageWhite FlowersCinnamon

Base

CacaoAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCacao, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer63

Fall88

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,562

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#44,057

PerfumerEdgar Pastor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLao OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lao Oud by Bortnikoff centers on authentic Laotian agarwood oil paired with dark cacao, roasted coffee beans, and warm beeswax. Opening with sharp pink pepper and floral magnolia, the scent settles on skin with resinous warmth. It fits cold winter evenings, outdoor gatherings, and formal nighttime wear when you want a…

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Ligno by Pastor Fragrances opens with a sharp flash of Argentinian lemon, zesty pomelo, and fresh ginger before quickly revealing its darker foundation. The heart introduces dry cinnamon and herbal clary sage, which temper the sweetness of the base. As it settles on skin, rich dusty cacao pairs with dry agarwood, eart…

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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, Lao Oud or Ligno?

Ligno takes 3 of 5 categories. Lao Oud is rated 4.27/5 from 197 votes; Ligno is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Lao Oud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ligno for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lao Oud or Ligno?

Ligno lasts longest (Ligno 85/100, Lao Oud 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lao Oud or Ligno?

Projection is very close: Ligno 69/100, Lao Oud 68/100 for sillage.

Do Lao Oud and Ligno smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Cacao, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.

Is Lao Oud or Ligno better for summer or winter?

Ligno suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lao Oud and Ligno?

Lao Oud has top notes of Magnolia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Beeswax, Peru Balsam and Chamomile, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Indian Oud, Coffee and Guaiac Wood. Ligno has top notes of Pomelo, Argentinian Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Clary Sage, White Flowers and Cinnamon, a base of Cacao, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Amber.