Fragrance comparison

Lavina vs The Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lavina

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.504 votes

Rank #43,964 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

The Oud

Roja Dove

3.6272 votes

Rank #13,779 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavina takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lavina
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lavina3/4

The Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavinaLe Bonheur Perfumes

The OudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.62/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

42%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

31%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLavina

SillageLavina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLavinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

yellow floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Green LeavesBergamotSaffron

Heart4 to 6 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base6 to 12+ hours

CedarwoodAmberMusk

Top

GeraniumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

ClovePatchouliLabdanumGuaiac WoodDry WoodFrankincenseCedarwoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Lavina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter94

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Men36

Unisex45

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,779

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerThe OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavina by Le Bonheur Perfumes presents a rich floral profile framed by crisp green and woody facets. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green leaves and zesty bergamot, quickly sharpened by warm, dry saffron. The core unfolds into an expansive bouquet where heady jasmine meets creamy ylang-ylang and classi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lavina or The Oud?

Lavina takes 3 of 4 categories. Lavina is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; The Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 72 votes. Choose Lavina for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavina or The Oud?

Lavina lasts longest (Lavina 85/100, The Oud 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavina or The Oud?

Lavina projects furthest (Lavina 88/100, The Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavina and The Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Lavina or The Oud better for summer or winter?

Lavina suits day or night wear; The Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavina and The Oud?

Lavina has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk. 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.