Fragrance comparison

Lord vs Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Lord

Riggs

3.5867 votes

Rank #12,101 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Oud

Niche House

4.2518 votes

Rank #19,063 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Lord2/5

Oud3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LordRiggs

OudNiche House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

4.25/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerOudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value62

Category winnerLordBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

oud61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmeg

Heart

IncenseLavenderOud

Base

CashmeranPatchouliOakmoss

Top

Pink PepperSaffronNutmegApple

Heart

SandalwoodVetiverIncenseOud

Base

White MuskPatchouliVanillaAmberGaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Incense and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer89

Fall89

Winter100

Day86

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#19,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lord by Riggs is a warm spicy, smoky woody scent built around saffron, nutmeg, incense and oud, with lavender keeping the heart from turning too heavy. It opens rich and slightly sharp, then settles into a mossy, cashmere-soft base with patchouli depth. This is the kind of unisex fragrance that usually reads more masc…

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Oud by Niche House opens with a sharp, spicy burst of pink pepper and saffron, quickly softening into a grounded, woody heart. This 2024 release balances smoky incense and creamy sandalwood with a sturdy base of patchouli and vanilla. It functions as a versatile unisex option for those who enjoy moderate, accessible o…

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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, Lord or Oud?

Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Lord is rated 3.58/5 from 67 votes; Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 18 votes. Choose Lord for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Lord or Oud?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 90/100, Lord 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lord or Oud?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 83/100, Lord 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lord and Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Incense and Oud.

Is Lord or Oud better for summer or winter?

Lord suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lord and Oud?

Lord has top notes of Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Lavender and Oud, a base of Cashmeran, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Oud has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Nutmeg and Apple, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.