Fragrance comparison

Layla vs Oudh Batavia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 180 ratings analysed

3 wins

Layla

Kemi Blending Magic

4.01168 votes

Rank #30,474 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Oudh Batavia

TRNP

3.7512 votes

Rank #47,962 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layla takes 3 of 5 categories.

Layla
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oudh Batavia
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Layla3/5

Oudh Batavia2/5

Ratings & consensus: Layla
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oudh Batavia
Sillage & projection: Layla
Value for money: Oudh Batavia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Layla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaylaKemi Blending Magic

Oudh BataviaTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 44%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerLaylaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

33%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOudh Batavia

SillageLayla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOudh BataviaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy83%

cinnamon65%

citrus48%

woody30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegClove

Heart

Ylang-YlangCedar

Base

Sweet NotesVanillaAmberPatchouliMusk

Notes

CinnamonLemongrassCloveBenzoinCambodian OudNutmegPatchouliPepperYlang-YlangCoffeeVetiverVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex51

Women37

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,474

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,962

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLaylaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Layla opens with a sharp burst of nutmeg and crushed clove, creating an immediate blast of dry spice. Within ten minutes, lush ylang-ylang and clean cedar soften the top notes, adding a creamy yellow floral body. As the scent settles on skin, rich vanilla and dense amber take over the composition alongside dark patcho…

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Oudh Batavia opens with a sharp flash of lemongrass that immediately clears space for dry clove, nutmeg, and warm cinnamon. As the herbal brightness settles, smooth Cambodian oud and Indian oud emerge alongside dark coffee and resinous benzoin. It wears best during crisp autumn evenings and cold winter nights when the…

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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, Layla or Oudh Batavia?

Layla takes 3 of 5 categories. Layla is rated 4.01/5 from 168 votes; Oudh Batavia is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Layla for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oudh Batavia for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Layla or Oudh Batavia?

Oudh Batavia lasts longest (Oudh Batavia 80/100, Layla 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layla or Oudh Batavia?

Layla projects furthest (Layla 63/100, Oudh Batavia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Layla and Oudh Batavia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.

Is Layla or Oudh Batavia better for summer or winter?

Oudh Batavia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Layla and Oudh Batavia?

Layla has top notes of Nutmeg and Clove, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Cedar, a base of Sweet Notes, Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli. Oudh Batavia features Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Clove, Benzoin and Cambodian Oud.