Fragrance comparison

Nagud vs Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nagud

Bois 1920

3.72110 votes

Rank #12,797 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil

Gucci

4.1259 votes

Rank #14,614 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nagud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nagud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Nagud5/7

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
Longevity: Nagud
Sillage & projection: Nagud
Value for money: Nagud
Versatility: Nagud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nagud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NagudBois 1920

Ode on Melancholy Perfume OilGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

4.12/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerOde on Melancholy Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

90 votes

53%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerOde on Melancholy Perfume OilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNagud

SillageNagud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value21

Category winnerNagudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

earthy83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

patchouli30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBergamotLemon

Heart

Turkish RoseGeraniumMyrrhYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCedar

Notes

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarSandalwoodPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer18

Fall95

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Spring59

Summer41

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNagudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex51

Women5

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#14,614

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerNagudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nagud opens with bright bergamot and lemon, but the mood turns warm quickly. Saffron, Turkish rose and myrrh give it a spicy floral core, while incense, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla create a dense, resinous drydown. It suits shoppers who enjoy bold rose-amber woods with real presence. Sample first if you prefer …

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Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil by Gucci presents a quiet, meditative blend built entirely around shaded woods and dry earth. Instead of bright citrus top notes or sweet fruit, it opens directly with smoky cypriol oil and dark cedar. Creamy sandalwood smooths out the edges, introducing a fine powdery texture that keeps …

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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, Nagud or Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil?

Nagud takes 5 of 7 categories. Nagud is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes; Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil is rated 4.12/5 from 59 votes. Choose Nagud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nagud or Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil?

Nagud lasts longest (Nagud 83/100, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nagud or Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil?

Nagud projects furthest (Nagud 80/100, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nagud and Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Nagud or Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, Nagud is the stronger pick. Nagud suits evening wear; Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nagud and Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil?

Nagud has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium, Myrrh and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil features Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.