Fragrance comparison

Majestic Aoud vs UD IKAT

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majestic Aoud

Roja Dove

3.90140 votes

Rank #4,866 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

UD IKAT

UERMI · 2021

3.4010 votes

Rank #63,199 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Majestic Aoud
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
UD IKAT
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Majestic Aoud4/5

UD IKAT1/5

Ratings & consensus: Majestic Aoud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Majestic Aoud
Sillage & projection: Majestic Aoud
Value for money: UD IKAT
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Majestic Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Majestic AoudRoja Dove

UD IKATUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

Category winnerMajestic AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

65 votes

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityMajestic Aoud

SillageMajestic Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUD IKATBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRosemary

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineRose de Mai

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetPatchouliCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisValerianGurjan balsam

Top15-30 mins

BergamotelemiPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverTurkish Rose

Base8-11 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbrocenideIndian OudGurjan balsamMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodCedarAmyris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam. Durations are only published for UD IKAT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day58

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex19

Women15

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Date 34%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,866

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#63,199

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerMajestic AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Majestic Aoud is one of Roja Dove's more challenging oud releases, built around a dense, animalic oud core rather than a softened rose-oud style. It opens sharp, musky and slightly dirty, then settles into a smoother mix of woods, florals, spice and leathery warmth. This suits experienced oud wearers more than casual …

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UERMI UD IKAT pairs authentic Indian oud with creamy Madagascar vanilla and resinous woods. The first spray releases a zesty kick of bergamot and crackling pink pepper, tempered quickly by citrusy elemi resin. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift quickly clears away, revealing earthy Indonesian patchoul…

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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, Majestic Aoud or UD IKAT?

Majestic Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories. Majestic Aoud is rated 3.90/5 from 140 votes; UD IKAT is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Majestic Aoud for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose UD IKAT for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Majestic Aoud or UD IKAT?

Majestic Aoud lasts longest (Majestic Aoud 86/100, UD IKAT 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majestic Aoud or UD IKAT?

Majestic Aoud projects furthest (Majestic Aoud 78/100, UD IKAT 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majestic Aoud and UD IKAT smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam.

Is Majestic Aoud or UD IKAT better for summer or winter?

Majestic Aoud suits evening wear; UD IKAT suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majestic Aoud and UD IKAT?

Majestic Aoud has top notes of Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose de Mai, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Patchouli and Castoreum. UD IKAT has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambrocenide, Indian Oud and Gurjan balsam.