Fragrance comparison

Mukhallat vs Oud de Nil

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

Mukhallat

The Dua Brand

2.8121 votes

Rank #54,173 OudAmber

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60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Oud de Nil

Penhaligon's

3.83224 votes

Rank #6,636 WoodyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud de Nil takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mukhallat
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud de Nil
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mukhallat1/4

Oud de Nil2/4

Ratings & consensus: Oud de Nil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mukhallat
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud de Nil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MukhallatThe Dua Brand

Oud de NilPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

3.83/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 45%Had 12%Want 44%

Category winnerOud de NilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

31%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMukhallat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber83%

rose65%

white floral48%

musky30%

woody100%

rose91%

oud83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both oud, amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)RoseResinsAmberJasmineMuskOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodPapyrusResinsAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Resins and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring43

Summer25

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men8

Unisex55

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,173

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,636

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerOud de NilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mukhallat by The Dua Brand reads as a rose-led oud with amber, white florals and musk smoothing the edges. The available user feedback describes it as a pleasant rose and oud combination, with the rose taking the lead rather than turning dark or smoky. On paper, this looks best for shoppers who enjoy traditional rose-…

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Oud de Nil is a polished rose oud with a bright citrus lift, soft florals, papyrus, amber and dry woods. Reviewers often describe it as well blended, expensive smelling and smoother than many heavier oud fragrances. It leans feminine on paper, but many wearers find it comfortably unisex. Sample first if you dislike m…

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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, Mukhallat or Oud de Nil?

Oud de Nil takes 2 of 4 categories. Mukhallat is rated 2.81/5 from 21 votes; Oud de Nil is rated 3.83/5 from 224 votes. Choose Mukhallat for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud de Nil for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mukhallat or Oud de Nil?

They last about the same: Mukhallat 74/100, Oud de Nil 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mukhallat or Oud de Nil?

Mukhallat projects furthest (Mukhallat 83/100, Oud de Nil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mukhallat and Oud de Nil smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Resins and Amber.

Is Mukhallat or Oud de Nil better for summer or winter?

Mukhallat suits daytime wear; Oud de Nil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mukhallat and Oud de Nil?

Mukhallat features Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Resins, Amber and Jasmine. Oud de Nil has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Papyrus and Resins.