Fragrance comparison

Lovers U vs Odun

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

Lovers U

Liu Jo

3.8852 votes

Rank #29,644 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Odun

Marcoccia

3.333 votes

Rank #70,409 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Lovers U
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Odun
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lovers U2/4

Odun2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lovers ULiu Jo

OdunMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 68%Had 11%Want 21%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOdun

SillageOdun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLovers UBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

amber91%

musky83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

animalic56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerCedar

Heart

LavenderViolet LeavesTarragonIncense

Base

EbonyAmberGuaiac Wood

Top15-30 mins

NeroliPatchouliCocaSandalwood

Heart2-4 hrs

Guaiac WoodAmberMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAnimal notes

Base6-10+ hrs

EbonyIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Ebony, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Odun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night86

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#70,409

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLovers UHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovers U by Liu Jo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fiery ginger, immediately supported by a subtle dry cedar backdrop. As the top notes settle down, aromatic lavender and green violet leaves move into the center, backed by an earthy touch of tarragon and light incense smoke. The base grounds the composition i…

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Odun by Marcoccia opens with an unexpected flicker of bitter neroli cut against dark patchouli and an earthy coca leaf note. Rather than citrus sweetness, this intro quickly yields to a dense forest of raw woods. Creamy sandalwood softens the sharp, smoky edges of guaiac wood and nagarmotha, creating the sensation of …

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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, Lovers U or Odun?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lovers U is rated 3.88/5 from 52 votes; Odun is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lovers U for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Odun for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovers U or Odun?

Odun lasts longest (Odun 80/100, Lovers U 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovers U or Odun?

Odun projects furthest (Odun 67/100, Lovers U 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovers U and Odun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Ebony, Amber and Guaiac Wood.

Is Lovers U or Odun better for summer or winter?

Lovers U suits daytime wear; Odun suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovers U and Odun?

Lovers U has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Cedar, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Tarragon and Incense, a base of Ebony, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Odun has top notes of Neroli, Patchouli, Coca and Sandalwood, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Musk and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Ebony and Incense.