Fragrance comparison

Navy vs Sheikh Al Oud White

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Navy

LELAS

4.5018 votes

Rank #29,144 FloralWhite Floral

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Sheikh Al Oud White

Gulf Orchid

4.867 votes

Rank #28,848 GreenAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Navy
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sheikh Al Oud White
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Navy3/5

Sheikh Al Oud White2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Navy
Sillage & projection: Navy
Value for money: Sheikh Al Oud White
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Navy
Fragranxe ranking: Sheikh Al Oud White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavyLELAS

Sheikh Al Oud WhiteGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 60%Had 12%Want 28%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityNavy

SillageNavy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSheikh Al Oud WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

green100%

amber92%

musky84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

fruity61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Spicy NotesCarnationBergamotVanilla

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineFreesia

Base8-12+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesFruity NotesCitrusesCaramel

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaOrrisLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskPatchouliVanillaCedarwood

Category winnerNavyLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex35

Women59

Party 30%Date 27%Work 23%Casual 20%

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSheikh Al Oud WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Navy by LELAS opens with a bright blast of bergamot backed by an immediate wave of warm carnation and dry pepper. The first spray feels potent. You get a quick solvent prickle for three minutes before lush white floral layers take command. Dewy jasmine, sweet freesia, and crisp lily of the valley create a clean, lumin…

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Gulf Orchid Sheikh Al Oud White kicks off with an energetic burst of fresh green notes, sparkling citruses, and a hint of warm caramel. The initial splash feels crisp and slightly sharp before soft fruitiness emerges. As the scent settles into the skin, delicate freesia and jasmine take over, cushioned by a velvety la…

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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, Navy or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Navy takes 3 of 5 categories. Navy is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Sheikh Al Oud White is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Navy for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sheikh Al Oud White for a green and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Navy or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Navy lasts longest (Navy 81/100, Sheikh Al Oud White 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Navy or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Navy projects furthest (Navy 65/100, Sheikh Al Oud White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Navy and Sheikh Al Oud White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Freesia.

Is Navy or Sheikh Al Oud White better for summer or winter?

Navy suits daytime wear; Sheikh Al Oud White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navy and Sheikh Al Oud White?

Navy has top notes of Spicy Notes, Carnation, Bergamot and Vanilla, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk. Sheikh Al Oud White has top notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Citruses and Caramel, heart notes of Freesia, Orris, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.