Fragrance comparison

Legend of Nilo vs Sheikh Al Oud White

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Legend of Nilo

Mundus

4.836 votes

Rank #44,303 FreshCitrus

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24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Sheikh Al Oud White

Gulf Orchid

4.867 votes

Rank #29,456 GreenAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sheikh Al Oud White takes 2 of 5 categories.

Legend of Nilo
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sheikh Al Oud White
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Legend of Nilo1/5

Sheikh Al Oud White2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Legend of Nilo
Value for money: Sheikh Al Oud White
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Sheikh Al Oud White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Legend of NiloMundus

Sheikh Al Oud WhiteGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLegend of Nilo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSheikh Al Oud WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

amber77%

caramel69%

sweet61%

green100%

amber92%

musky84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

fruity61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonCaramelPassionfruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesFruity NotesCitrusesCaramel

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaOrrisLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskPatchouliVanillaCedarwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 23%Party 16%

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSheikh Al Oud WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legend of Nilo by Mundus starts with an unexpected clash that immediately makes sense on skin. Tart lemon slices drop straight into warm, buttery caramel and pulpy passionfruit. It smells like a solar gourmand with genuine citrus bite. Within twenty minutes, dewy lily of the valley cuts through the rich sugar, keeping…

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Gulf Orchid Sheikh Al Oud White kicks off with an energetic burst of fresh green notes, sparkling citruses, and a hint of warm caramel. The initial splash feels crisp and slightly sharp before soft fruitiness emerges. As the scent settles into the skin, delicate freesia and jasmine take over, cushioned by a velvety la…

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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, Legend of Nilo or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Sheikh Al Oud White takes 2 of 5 categories. Legend of Nilo is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Sheikh Al Oud White is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Legend of Nilo for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sheikh Al Oud White for a green and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Legend of Nilo or Sheikh Al Oud White?

They last about the same: Legend of Nilo 72/100, Sheikh Al Oud White 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Legend of Nilo or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Legend of Nilo projects furthest (Legend of Nilo 70/100, Sheikh Al Oud White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend of Nilo and Sheikh Al Oud White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Caramel, Lily of the Valley, Ambergris and Musk.

Is Legend of Nilo or Sheikh Al Oud White better for summer or winter?

Legend of Nilo suits daytime wear; Sheikh Al Oud White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend of Nilo and Sheikh Al Oud White?

Legend of Nilo has top notes of Lemon, Caramel and Passionfruit, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vanilla. Sheikh Al Oud White has top notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Citruses and Caramel, heart notes of Freesia, Orris, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.