Fragrance comparison

Merine vs Odyssey Aoud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

Merine

Moudon

4.569 votes

Rank #32,183 AmberMarine

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Odyssey Aoud

Armaf

4.19183 votes

Rank #3,362 OudWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Merine
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Odyssey Aoud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Merine2/4

Odyssey Aoud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MerineMoudon

Odyssey AoudArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

4.19/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

54%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMerine

SillageMerine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value81

Category winnerOdyssey AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

marine90%

citrus80%

musky70%

woody60%

aromatic50%

oud100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesRoseSaffron

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanSea NotesPatchouli

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

OudWoody Notes

Base

AmbroxanMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Saffron, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Merine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night33

Spring53

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men88

Unisex8

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerOdyssey AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Merine hits the skin with a crisp splash of bright orange and sharp lemon that quickly gives way to salty sea notes and warm ambroxan. It captures the feel of an ocean breeze blowing across sun-warmed driftwood, seasoned with a light touch of dry saffron and earthy patchouli. While oceanic scents can sometimes …

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Armaf Odyssey Aoud opens with a thick cloud of saffron and warm nutmeg, showing a heavy, dark character right from the initial spray. As it settles onto the skin, a synthetic but clean oud note takes center stage, supported by dry woody notes and a distinct lavender cleanness that prevents the blend from becoming too …

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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, Merine or Odyssey Aoud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Merine is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Odyssey Aoud is rated 4.19/5 from 183 votes. Choose Merine for a amber and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Odyssey Aoud for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Merine or Odyssey Aoud?

Merine lasts longest (Merine 78/100, Odyssey Aoud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merine or Odyssey Aoud?

Projection is very close: Merine 66/100, Odyssey Aoud 65/100 for sillage.

Do Merine and Odyssey Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Saffron, Ambroxan and Patchouli.

Is Merine or Odyssey Aoud better for summer or winter?

Merine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Merine and Odyssey Aoud?

Merine has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose and Saffron, a base of Ambroxan, Sea Notes and Patchouli. Odyssey Aoud has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Oud and Woody Notes, a base of Ambroxan, Musk and Patchouli.