Odun vs English Royal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Odun takes 3 of 4 categories.
OdunChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
English RoyalChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Odun3/4
English Royal1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Odun
- Sillage & projection
- Odun
- Value for money
- English Royal
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Odun
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OdunMarcocciaEnglish RoyalOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
3.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
0%Love
33%Like
33%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
Category winners
LongevityOdun
SillageOdun
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnglish RoyalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber91%
musky83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
animalic56%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
smoky83%
leather74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NeroliPatchouliCocaSandalwood
Heart2-4 hrs
Guaiac WoodAmberMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAnimal notes
Base6-10+ hrs
EbonyIncense
Top
Bergamot
Heart
ArtemisiaRose
Base
LeatherIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodPatchouliLabdanumCardamomBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Incense. Durations are only published for Odun, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,598
PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,296
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOdunHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOdun by Marcoccia opens with an unexpected flicker of bitter neroli cut against dark patchouli and an earthy coca leaf note. Rather than citrus sweetness, this intro quickly yields to a dense forest of raw woods. Creamy sandalwood softens the sharp, smoky edges of guaiac wood and nagarmotha, creating the sensation of …
Reviews →English Royal by Oakcha delivers a dark, comforting blend of rich leather, warm amber, and smoky incense with a bright splash of bergamot at the first spray. Designed as an accessible tribute to high-end night fragrances, it balances dry woods like guaiac wood and cedar against a spicy core of saffron, cardamom, and c…
Reviews →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, Odun or English Royal?
Odun takes 3 of 4 categories. Odun is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; English Royal is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Odun for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose English Royal for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Odun or English Royal?
Odun lasts longest (Odun 80/100, English Royal 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Odun or English Royal?
Odun projects furthest (Odun 67/100, English Royal 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Odun and English Royal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Incense.
Is Odun or English Royal better for summer or winter?
Odun suits evening wear; English Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Odun and English Royal?
Odun has top notes of Neroli, Patchouli, Coca and Sandalwood, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Musk and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Ebony and Incense. English Royal has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Artemisia and Rose, a base of Leather, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Guaiac Wood.
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