Fragrance comparison

Molecule Oudh vs The Irreverents

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Molecule Oudh

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #50,974 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Irreverents

Ex Nihilo

4.2677 votes

Rank #9,825 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molecule Oudh takes 3 of 4 categories.

Molecule Oudh
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Irreverents
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Molecule Oudh3/4

The Irreverents1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Molecule Oudh
Sillage & projection: Molecule Oudh
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Molecule Oudh
Fragranxe ranking: The Irreverents

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Molecule OudhParfum de Mahzen

The IrreverentsEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.26/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMolecule Oudh

SillageMolecule Oudh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

cacao84%

oud77%

caramel69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

sweet91%

caramel83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, caramel and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaramelSaffronBlack CurrantJasmine

Heart3-5 hrs

AmberwoodOlibanumRosePatchouliAmbergris

Base8-14+ hrs

AgarwoodLeatherCacaoFir ResinVanillaCedar

Top20-30 mins

SaffronPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanAmbergris

Category winnerMolecule OudhLongest dry-down: 8-14+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring45

Summer13

Fall100

Winter90

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men13

Unisex62

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,974

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerThe IrreverentsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molecule Oudh by Parfum de Mahzen brings a smoky, sweet twist to dark woods. Right from the first spray, rich caramel and dark black currant swirl over warm saffron spice, keeping the opening sweet without turning into candy syrup. As it settles onto your skin, the scent reveals a thick blend of roasted cacao, worn ja…

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The Irreverents by Ex Nihilo blends rich, buttery caramel with toasted saffron and crisp pink pepper for an immediate rush of spicy sweetness. As it settles onto your skin, creamy jasmine flowers bloom before sinking into a plush foundation of warm vanilla, roasted tonka bean, and mineral ambergris. The scent brings t…

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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, Molecule Oudh or The Irreverents?

Molecule Oudh takes 3 of 4 categories. Molecule Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; The Irreverents is rated 4.26/5 from 77 votes. Choose Molecule Oudh for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Irreverents for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Molecule Oudh or The Irreverents?

Molecule Oudh lasts longest (Molecule Oudh 100/100, The Irreverents 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Molecule Oudh or The Irreverents?

Molecule Oudh projects furthest (Molecule Oudh 75/100, The Irreverents 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Molecule Oudh and The Irreverents smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, caramel and amber accords. Common notes include Caramel, Saffron, Jasmine and Ambergris.

Is Molecule Oudh or The Irreverents better for summer or winter?

Molecule Oudh suits day or night wear; The Irreverents suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Molecule Oudh and The Irreverents?

Molecule Oudh has top notes of Caramel, Saffron, Black Currant and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Olibanum, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood, Leather, Cacao and Fir Resin. The Irreverents has top notes of Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.