Fragrance comparison

Luciano Pavarotti vs Oud Sensuel

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 219 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luciano Pavarotti

4.36209 votes

Rank #3,281 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Sensuel

Guerlain

3.1010 votes

Rank #69,141 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luciano Pavarotti
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oud Sensuel
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Luciano Pavarotti3/4

Oud Sensuel0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luciano PavarottiLuciano Pavarotti

Oud SensuelGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

3.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

20%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityLuciano Pavarotti

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

honey69%

sweet61%

oud100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonPetitgrainIvyBergamotNeroli

Heart

PatchouliCloveIrisGeraniumRoseVirginia Cedar

Base

White HoneyOpoponaxoak mossBenzoinTonka BeanAmberLeatherLiatris

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomNeroli

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumIris

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Iris, Geranium and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Oud Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,281

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#69,141

PerfumerRanda Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luciano Pavarotti is a classic woody chypre that leans into its aromatic roots. It features a bright opening of lemon verbena and bergamot that transitions into a heart of clove, patchouli, and rose. The base relies on oakmoss and leather, grounding the scent in a traditional, mature structure that shines best during …

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Oud Sensuel by Guerlain is a woody fragrance for men that balances deep woods with fresh aromatic accents. The scent opens with cool, citrusy neroli paired with warm cardamom, creating an immediate contrast between clean brightness and dry spice. As the opening settles, agarwood takes center stage, accompanied by the …

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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, Luciano Pavarotti or Oud Sensuel?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 3 of 4 categories. Luciano Pavarotti is rated 4.36/5 from 209 votes; Oud Sensuel is rated 3.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Luciano Pavarotti for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oud Sensuel for a oud and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Luciano Pavarotti or Oud Sensuel?

Luciano Pavarotti lasts longest (Luciano Pavarotti 78/100, Oud Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luciano Pavarotti or Oud Sensuel?

Projection is very close: Luciano Pavarotti 67/100, Oud Sensuel 67/100 for sillage.

Do Luciano Pavarotti and Oud Sensuel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Iris, Geranium and Virginia Cedar.

Is Luciano Pavarotti or Oud Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Oud Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luciano Pavarotti and Oud Sensuel?

Luciano Pavarotti has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Ivy, heart notes of Patchouli, Clove, Iris and Geranium, a base of White Honey, Opoponax, oak moss and Benzoin. Oud Sensuel has top notes of Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.