Fragrance comparison

Oblivion Access vs Reception

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

1 wins

Oblivion Access

Phronema Perfumes

3.906 votes

Rank #24,687 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Reception

Amouage

3.6958 votes

Rank #40,728 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oblivion Access takes 1 of 1 categories.

Oblivion Access
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Reception
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oblivion Access1/1

Reception0/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oblivion Access

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oblivion AccessPhronema Perfumes

ReceptionAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.69/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

52%Love

12%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

21%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value13

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

amber88%

woody77%

soft spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TobaccoOudMysore SandalwoodCypriolCuminFrankincensePatchouliCorianderCedarwoodSaffronLeatherGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CorianderPink PepperCoffeePineJuniperLemonLabdanum

Heart

FrankincenseCedarwoodPatchouli

Base

Palo SantoVanillaMuskCypriol

InformationalShared notesCypriol, Frankincense, Patchouli and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring59

Summer41

Fall100

Winter95

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men30

Unisex33

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#40,728

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOblivion AccessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oblivion Access by Phronema Perfumes is a bold, woody and tobacco-heavy creation that leans into dark, resinous notes. With a prominent foundation of Mysore sandalwood, oud and frankincense, it offers an intense sensory experience. This fragrance suits anyone looking for a substantial, long-lasting scent profile perfe…

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Reception by Amouage is a complex oriental vanilla that blends green pine and warm balsamic resins. It suits enthusiasts who want an aromatic wood scent with a soft vanilla base. Ideal for crisp autumn nights, it sits closer to the skin than many of the older, heavier powerhouses from the house.

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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, Oblivion Access or Reception?

Oblivion Access takes 1 of 1 categories. Oblivion Access is rated 3.90/5 from 6 votes; Reception is rated 3.69/5 from 58 votes. Choose Oblivion Access for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Reception for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Oblivion Access and Reception smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol, Frankincense, Patchouli and Coriander.

Is Oblivion Access or Reception better for summer or winter?

Reception suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oblivion Access and Reception?

Oblivion Access features Tobacco, Oud, Mysore Sandalwood, Cypriol and Cumin. Reception has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Coffee and Pine, heart notes of Frankincense, Cedarwood and Patchouli, a base of Palo Santo, Vanilla, Musk and Cypriol.