Fragrance comparison

Master vs Oud Tonic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

4 wins

Master

Clandestine Laboratories

4.1135 votes

Rank #17,386 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Tonic

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.1735 votes

Rank #26,536 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Master takes 4 of 7 categories.

Master
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Tonic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Master4/7

Oud Tonic3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MasterClandestine Laboratories

Oud TonicThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

4.17/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%

Category winnerOud TonicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

51%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerMasterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMaster

SillageOud Tonic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, leather and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherCognacLitchiCivetBitter OrangeLimeTobaccoVetiverSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Juniper BerriesLimePear BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart

ClovesSaffronVetiverOlibanumLabdanum

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)LeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Lime, Vetiver and Saffron. Durations are only published for Master, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer19

Fall100

Winter81

Day21

Night100

Spring95

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night42

Category winnerOud TonicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men45

Unisex50

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,386

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#26,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMasterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Master by Clandestine Laboratories presents a dense, dark leather profile sparked by bright citrus and boozy richness. Created by perfumer Mark Sage, the scent opens with a tart flash of lime, mandarin orange, and bitter orange that quickly yields to warm cognac and rich leather. As it settles, earthy vetiver, cedar, …

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Oud Tonic by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with a sharp burst of lime and gin-like juniper berries before revealing a spicy heart of saffron and cloves. Rather than leaning heavy or syrupy, the agarwood base stays dry and airy on skin. It fits spring daytime wear, tropical heat, and casual afternoon outings when dar…

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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, Master or Oud Tonic?

Master takes 4 of 7 categories. Master is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes; Oud Tonic is rated 4.17/5 from 35 votes. Choose Master for a leather and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Tonic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Master or Oud Tonic?

They last about the same: Master 71/100, Oud Tonic 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Master or Oud Tonic?

Oud Tonic projects furthest (Oud Tonic 60/100, Master 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Master and Oud Tonic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and citrus accords. Common notes include Leather, Lime, Vetiver and Saffron.

Is Master or Oud Tonic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Tonic is the stronger pick. For winter, Master is the stronger pick. Master suits evening wear; Oud Tonic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Master and Oud Tonic?

Master features Leather, Cognac, Litchi, Civet and Bitter Orange. Oud Tonic has top notes of Juniper Berries, Lime, Pear Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Saffron, Vetiver and Olibanum, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Musk.