Fragrance comparison

New Ormeau Oud vs Outback Sapphire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

New Ormeau Oud

Christopher Hanlon

1.001 votes

Rank #81,270 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Outback Sapphire

Christopher Hanlon

4.888 votes

Rank #19,844 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outback Sapphire takes 2 of 2 categories.

New Ormeau Oud
Choose it for a woody and sweet character.
Outback Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

New Ormeau Oud0/2

Outback Sapphire2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Outback Sapphire
Fragranxe ranking: Outback Sapphire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New Ormeau OudChristopher Hanlon

Outback SapphireChristopher Hanlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

soft spicy69%

floral61%

woody100%

earthy92%

rose84%

floral77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)Brazilian RosewoodAmberBlack CurrantOliveWhite WineLicoriceOrangePatchouliKangaroo PawLemon BalmOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PotatoRose OilIrisJasmineAgarwood (Oud)OakBrazilian RosewoodTobaccoAmbrette (Musk Mallow)TuberoseCedarLime

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerOutback SapphireLongest dry-down: 8-14+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#81,270

PerfumerChristopher Hanlon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,844

PerfumerChristopher Hanlon

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOutback SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New Ormeau Oud by Christopher Hanlon takes the dark resin of agarwood and flips it on its head. You get an immediate flash of tart black currant, bright orange peel, and a crisp splash reminiscent of white wine. It smells rich. Herbal fennel, green lemon balm, and Australian sandalwood quickly join the blend, groundin…

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Outback Sapphire delivers an intense botanical punch straight out of the bottle. Do not overspray this. The initial spray hits with sharp lime and chilled bush mint, kicking up a bright herbal haze that feels immediately crisp. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a dense, velvety heart of powdery iris, hone…

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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, New Ormeau Oud or Outback Sapphire?

Outback Sapphire takes 2 of 2 categories. New Ormeau Oud is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Outback Sapphire is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose New Ormeau Oud for a woody and sweet character. Choose Outback Sapphire for a woody and earthy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do New Ormeau Oud and Outback Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is New Ormeau Oud or Outback Sapphire better for summer or winter?

Outback Sapphire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Ormeau Oud and Outback Sapphire?

New Ormeau Oud features Agarwood (Oud), Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Black Currant and Olive. Outback Sapphire features Potato, Rose Oil, Iris, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).