Fragrance comparison

Noor vs Brûlant Oud

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Noor

DFG1924

4.1422 votes

Rank #49,272 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Brûlant Oud

Maison Alhambra

3.9132 votes

Rank #14,527 AnimalicMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brûlant Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Noor
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Brûlant Oud
Choose it for a animalic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Noor1/5

Brûlant Oud4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoorDFG1924

Brûlant OudMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 59%

3.91/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%

Category winnerNoorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

47%Love

13%Like

28%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBrûlant Oud

SillageBrûlant Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBrûlant OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

animalic100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMyrrhIncense

Top

CognacCuminGrapefruitGingerCardamomSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Goat hair tinctureBenzoinGeraniumPistachioMyrrhCinnamonPatchouliMastic or Lentisque

Base

SkinAnimal notesIncenseSageSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Noor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer0

Fall100

Winter89

Day92

Night100

Spring53

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men41

Unisex48

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,272

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBrûlant OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noor by DFG1924 starts with a bright, juicy burst of sweet orange and tangy tangerine before shifting into a comforting kitchen of dry spices. Cinnamon and grated nutmeg build a radiant, toasted warmth across the chest that never feels heavy or sticky. As the initial citrus sparkle fades into the background, creamy sa…

Reviews →

Brûlant Oud by Maison Alhambra is a bold, woody-spicy creation anchored by an intense animalic core. The profile balances sharp ginger and saffron top notes with a resinous, skin-like mid that thrives in cooler weather. It is a challenging, heavy-hitting scent designed for those who prefer complex, unconventional prof…

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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, Noor or Brûlant Oud?

Brûlant Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Noor is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes; Brûlant Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 32 votes. Choose Noor for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Brûlant Oud for a animalic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noor or Brûlant Oud?

Brûlant Oud lasts longest (Brûlant Oud 82/100, Noor 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noor or Brûlant Oud?

Brûlant Oud projects furthest (Brûlant Oud 69/100, Noor 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noor and Brûlant Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Myrrh.

Is Noor or Brûlant Oud better for summer or winter?

Noor suits evening wear; Brûlant Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noor and Brûlant Oud?

Noor has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Incense. Brûlant Oud has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Goat hair tincture, Benzoin, Geranium and Pistachio, a base of Skin, Animal notes, Incense and Sage.