Fragrance comparison

Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante vs Whispers Of The Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante

Fulton & Roark

3.002 votes

Rank #65,006 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Whispers Of The Oud

Vive Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #47,779 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whispers Of The Oud takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whispers Of The Oud
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante0/3

Whispers Of The Oud2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ltd Reserve No 02 EscalanteFulton & Roark

Whispers Of The OudVive Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityWhispers Of The Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus86%

woody72%

earthy58%

fresh spicy44%

green30%

oud100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Haitian VetiverBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OudGuatemalan CardamomHaitian VetiverPineappleLavenderAmberCeylon CinnamonGrapefruitPatchouliBergamotAnise

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,779

PerfumerNantapat Dejsidchanaporn

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhispers Of The OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante by Fulton & Roark is a dry, invigorating aromatic fougere built around a stark contrast of bright Italian bergamot and smoky Haitian vetiver. The opening delivers an immediate flash of bitter citrus zest. It feels bracing and clean. As the initial sharpness settles, green aromatic undertone…

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Whispers Of The Oud pairs Thai Trat oud with a brighter top than the name suggests. Pineapple, bergamot and grapefruit give the opening a lifted, slightly juicy edge, then lavender, cardamom, cinnamon and anise move it into warmer aromatic territory. As it settles, amber, patchouli and Haitian vetiver keep the base re…

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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, Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante or Whispers Of The Oud?

Whispers Of The Oud takes 2 of 3 categories. Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Whispers Of The Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whispers Of The Oud for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante or Whispers Of The Oud?

Whispers Of The Oud lasts longest (Whispers Of The Oud 80/100, Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante or Whispers Of The Oud?

Projection is very close: Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante 50/100, Whispers Of The Oud 50/100 for sillage.

Do Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante and Whispers Of The Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver and Bergamot.

Is Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante or Whispers Of The Oud better for summer or winter?

Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante suits daytime wear; Whispers Of The Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante and Whispers Of The Oud?

Ltd Reserve No 02 Escalante features Haitian Vetiver and Bergamot. Whispers Of The Oud features Oud, Guatemalan Cardamom, Haitian Vetiver, Pineapple and Lavender.