Fragrance comparison

Less is More vs Aoud Extraordinaire

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 396 ratings analysed

Less is More

Make Up Store

3.628 votes

Rank #60,265 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Aoud Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

3.69388 votes

Rank #5,337 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Less is More
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Aoud Extraordinaire
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Less is More2/4

Aoud Extraordinaire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aoud Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Less is More
Value for money: Less is More
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aoud Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Less is MoreMake Up Store

Aoud ExtraordinaireRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

3.69/ 5 · 388 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

47%Love

19%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

12%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAoud Extraordinaire

SillageLess is More

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value26

Category winnerLess is MoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

marine53%

musky42%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleTangerineRed Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

MangoLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskSea NotesPlum

Top

PineappleMangoPearPeachGrapefruitApplePlumMandarin

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumCyclamenHeliotropeLily of the ValleyRose

Base

Cotton CandyToffeeCashmeranWoody NotesMuskVanillaLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mango, Cyclamen and Musk. Durations are only published for Less is More, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Less is More by Make Up Store presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around mouthwatering sweetness. The opening arrives with a lively punch of juicy pineapple, tangy red currant, and zesty tangerine. As the initial brightness settles, lush mango emerges alongside delicate lily-of-the-valley and dewy cyclamen,…

Reviews →

Aoud Extraordinaire opens like a bright tropical candy haze, with mango, pineapple, citrus and soft florals giving it a glossy, cheerful feel. On skin, it usually turns sweeter, powderier and more woody, with vanilla, amber, cashmeran and a smoother oud effect in the dry-down. It leans more feminine than the name sugg…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Un Matin Dans La RoseraieJeanne en ProvenceWINNER vs

WindInubiRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Citrus BrasilisGranadoWINNER vs

Humor à VistaNaturaRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Michalsky Berlin Fame For MenMichael MichalskyWINNER vs

Sport RacingJacques BattiniRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Versailles ShotgunVersaillesRUNNER-UP vs

Black AvaritiaMemoize LondonWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Less is More or Aoud Extraordinaire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Less is More is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes. Choose Less is More for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Less is More or Aoud Extraordinaire?

Aoud Extraordinaire lasts longest (Aoud Extraordinaire 73/100, Less is More 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Less is More or Aoud Extraordinaire?

Projection is very close: Less is More 65/100, Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100 for sillage.

Do Less is More and Aoud Extraordinaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mango, Cyclamen and Musk.

Is Less is More or Aoud Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

Less is More suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Less is More and Aoud Extraordinaire?

Less is More has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine and Red Currant, heart notes of Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Sea Notes and Plum. Aoud Extraordinaire has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Pear and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cyclamen and Heliotrope, a base of Cotton Candy, Toffee, Cashmeran and Woody Notes.