Fragrance comparison

Oak for Men vs Mahjoun

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oak for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.2390 votes

Rank #9,365 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Mahjoun

DSH Perfumes

3.8850 votes

Rank #18,151 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oak for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oak for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mahjoun
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oak for Men4/7

Mahjoun3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oak for MenBath & Body Works

MahjounDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 44%

3.88/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerOak for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

42%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerOak for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMahjoun

SillageMahjoun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOak for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

nutty69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonJuniperClary SageAldehydes

Heart

NutmegLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerPepperCloveGeranium

Base

OakVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetyverCoffeePatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AlmondLavenderCardamomAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyDatesHazelnutFigNutmegRoseAfrican Orange Flower

Base6-8+ hrs

CinnamonAmberSandalwoodMyrhhCloveOlibanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Nutmeg, Lavender and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Mahjoun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer19

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night85

Spring30

Summer30

Fall80

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerMahjounMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Date 43%Party 25%Casual 21%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,365

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#18,151

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOak for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oak for Men is a woody spicy scent that grounds itself in the rugged profile of forest notes. Built with top notes of bergamot and juniper, it warms into a heart of nutmeg and clove. This fragrance is a solid choice for cooler days when you want a masculine profile that sticks close to the skin without being overwhelm…

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DSH Perfumes Mahjoun is an artisanal spiced gourmand inspired by traditional Moroccan date confections. It opens with an unmistakable crunch of bitter almond, brisk Amalfi lemon, and aromatic green cardamom before plunging into a dense heart of sticky dates, white honey, and roasted hazelnuts. The scent warms up quick…

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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, Oak for Men or Mahjoun?

Oak for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Oak for Men is rated 4.23/5 from 90 votes; Mahjoun is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes. Choose Oak for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mahjoun for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oak for Men or Mahjoun?

They last about the same: Mahjoun 63/100, Oak for Men 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oak for Men or Mahjoun?

Mahjoun projects furthest (Mahjoun 62/100, Oak for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oak for Men and Mahjoun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg, Lavender and African Orange Flower.

Is Oak for Men or Mahjoun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mahjoun is the stronger pick. For winter, Mahjoun is the stronger pick. Oak for Men suits daytime wear; Mahjoun suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oak for Men and Mahjoun?

Oak for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Pepper, a base of Oak, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Mahjoun has top notes of Almond, Lavender, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of White Honey, Dates, Hazelnut and Fig, a base of Cinnamon, Amber, Sandalwood and Myrhh.