Fragrance comparison

Neroli Oud vs Zafar

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 384 ratings analysed

Neroli Oud

Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

3.5352 votes

Rank #16,619 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Zafar

Omanluxury

4.27332 votes

Rank #1,292 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zafar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Neroli Oud
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zafar
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Neroli Oud1/7

Zafar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli OudAu Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

ZafarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

4.27/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerZafarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

68%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerZafarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityZafar

SillageZafar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

oud80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

fresh spicy50%

oud100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both oud, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)JasmineFruity NotesRose

Base

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Top

RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day88

Night100

Spring80

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeroli OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,619

PerfumerJean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,292

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerZafarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli Oud is a bright, sun-drenched floral fragrance centered on Mediterranean orange blossom and rich, resinous oud. Launched in 2015, this composition offers a distinct contrast between crisp, citrus-forward top notes and a deep, woody base. It suits those seeking a bold, solar scent for warmer evenings or transiti…

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Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…

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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, Neroli Oud or Zafar?

Zafar takes 5 of 7 categories. Neroli Oud is rated 3.53/5 from 52 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose Neroli Oud for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Neroli Oud or Zafar?

Zafar lasts longest (Zafar 83/100, Neroli Oud 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli Oud or Zafar?

Zafar projects furthest (Zafar 76/100, Neroli Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli Oud and Zafar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine.

Is Neroli Oud or Zafar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Zafar is the stronger pick. Neroli Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli Oud and Zafar?

Neroli Oud has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Rose. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.