Fragrance comparison

Ohoud vs Paris – Paris

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 958 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ohoud

Swiss Arabian

3.867 votes

Rank #43,209 PowderyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Paris – Paris

Chanel

4.12951 votes

Rank #29,035 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ohoud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ohoud
Choose it for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Paris – Paris
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ohoud3/4

Paris – Paris1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ohoud
Sillage & projection: Ohoud
Value for money: Ohoud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OhoudSwiss Arabian

Paris – ParisChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

4.12/ 5 · 951 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

44%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

951 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOhoud

SillageOhoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value40

Category winnerOhoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

oud92%

musky84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both rose and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseAldehydesSaffronCitruses

Heart

HeliotropeDamask RoseGeraniumCoumarinNutmeg

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Citruses and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Paris – Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men2

Unisex18

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,035

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ohoud by Swiss Arabian is a heavy, woody-spicy fragrance for men centered on oud, rose, and saffron. Launched in 2014, it is a potent, powdery, and musky composition. It suits those seeking a bold, resinous profile for evening wear in cooler months. This fragrance is best experienced when you have a preference for int…

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Chanel Paris - Paris is a sparkling chypre floral crafted around fresh Damask rose, zesty lemon, and airy patchouli. Launched in 2022 as part of Les Eaux de Chanel collection, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of citruses and tingling pink pepper that instantly lifts the senses. As the bright citrus top se…

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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, Ohoud or Paris – Paris?

Ohoud takes 3 of 4 categories. Ohoud is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Paris – Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 951 votes. Choose Ohoud for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Paris – Paris for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ohoud or Paris – Paris?

Ohoud lasts longest (Ohoud 71/100, Paris – Paris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ohoud or Paris – Paris?

Ohoud projects furthest (Ohoud 68/100, Paris – Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ohoud and Paris – Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Citruses and Patchouli.

Is Ohoud or Paris – Paris better for summer or winter?

Ohoud suits evening wear; Paris – Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ohoud and Paris – Paris?

Ohoud has top notes of Rose, Aldehydes, Saffron and Citruses, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose, Geranium and Coumarin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Labdanum. Paris – Paris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli.