Fragrance comparison

Noctem Arabs vs Oudini

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Noctem Arabs

Gritti

4.16129 votes

Rank #8,419 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Oudini

Magno Gaudio Firenze

3.673 votes

Rank #63,236 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noctem Arabs takes 3 of 4 categories.

Noctem Arabs
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oudini
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Noctem Arabs3/4

Oudini1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noctem ArabsGritti

OudiniMagno Gaudio Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNoctem Arabs

SillageOudini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNoctem ArabsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

oud72%

tobacco58%

patchouli44%

amber30%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TobaccoVirginian CedarPatchouli

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Base4 to 6 hours

MyrrhMuskAmber

Top

TobaccoAmbergrisEbony

Heart

Ho WoodPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Virginian Cedar, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Noctem Arabs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer21

Fall89

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#63,236

PerfumerLuca Fisichella

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoctem ArabsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noctem Arabs by Gritti delivers a dark, dry woody profile centered on smoky leaves and resinous timber. It opens with the crisp grain of Virginian cedar and aromatic tobacco leaves, grounded by earthy patchouli. As the top notes settle, agarwood and smooth sandalwood form a dense, smoky core that avoids smelling dirty…

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Oudini opens with a punchy tobacco and salty ambergris, settling into a dark ebony wood base. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want a dry, woody aura that stays close but noticeable.

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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, Noctem Arabs or Oudini?

Noctem Arabs takes 3 of 4 categories. Noctem Arabs is rated 4.16/5 from 129 votes; Oudini is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Noctem Arabs for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oudini for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Noctem Arabs or Oudini?

Noctem Arabs lasts longest (Noctem Arabs 68/100, Oudini 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noctem Arabs or Oudini?

Oudini projects furthest (Oudini 75/100, Noctem Arabs 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noctem Arabs and Oudini smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Virginian Cedar, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Noctem Arabs or Oudini better for summer or winter?

Noctem Arabs suits evening wear; Oudini suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noctem Arabs and Oudini?

Noctem Arabs has top notes of Tobacco, Virginian Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Musk and Amber. Oudini has top notes of Tobacco, Ambergris and Ebony, heart notes of Ho Wood and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Virginian Cedar.