Fragrance comparison

No.16 Faded vs Oud Organza

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

No.16 Faded

Arcadia

3.7311 votes

Rank #55,667 AromaticWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Organza

Desigual

3.388 votes

Rank #63,556 WoodyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No.16 Faded takes 3 of 4 categories.

No.16 Faded
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Oud Organza
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

No.16 Faded3/4

Oud Organza1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No.16 Faded
Sillage & projection: Oud Organza
Value for money: No.16 Faded
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No.16 Faded

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No.16 FadedArcadia

Oud OrganzaDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityNo.16 Faded

SillageOud Organza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value13

Category winnerNo.16 FadedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

herbal77%

soft spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCardamomBrazilian RosewoodCinnamon

Heart

SageLeatherRoseHedione

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliIncenseMuskTobaccoAmber

Top15-30 mins

RoseBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarFruity NotesCinnamonCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliTobaccoVanillaIncense

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Oud Organza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,556

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo.16 FadedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No.16 Faded leans dry, aromatic and gently smoky, opening with cardamom, coriander and cinnamon over a woody rosewood lift. As it settles, sage, leather and rose soften the spice, while patchouli, incense, tobacco and amber give it an earthy, worn-in finish. This is a good fit if you like woody spicy scents with a her…

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Desigual Oud Organza opens with a burst of sweet bergamot and red rose petals that quickly shifts into dry cedarwood and dusty cinnamon. Despite what the name suggests, you will not find heavy medicinal agarwood here. Instead, smoky incense, earthy patchouli, and cured tobacco leaf provide the dark backbone. It feels …

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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, No.16 Faded or Oud Organza?

No.16 Faded takes 3 of 4 categories. No.16 Faded is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Oud Organza is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose No.16 Faded for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Oud Organza for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No.16 Faded or Oud Organza?

No.16 Faded lasts longest (No.16 Faded 67/100, Oud Organza 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No.16 Faded or Oud Organza?

Oud Organza projects furthest (Oud Organza 63/100, No.16 Faded 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No.16 Faded and Oud Organza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.

Is No.16 Faded or Oud Organza better for summer or winter?

No.16 Faded suits day or night wear; Oud Organza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No.16 Faded and Oud Organza?

No.16 Faded has top notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sage, Leather, Rose and Hedione, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Incense and Musk. Oud Organza has top notes of Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Fruity Notes, Cinnamon and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Patchouli, Tobacco, Vanilla and Incense.