Fragrance comparison

Ohoud vs Real

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Ohoud

Swiss Arabian

3.867 votes

Rank #46,675 PowderyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Real

Avon

3.5853 votes

Rank #38,330 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ohoud
Choose it for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Real
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ohoud2/4

Real2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OhoudSwiss Arabian

RealAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

3.58/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 29%Want 15%

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

26%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOhoud

SillageOhoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

oud92%

musky84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

marine50%

Scent match9%Clearly different

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

Top

CitrusesPeppermintJuniper

Heart

Sea NotesCardamomGeranium

Base

DriftwoodMuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Coumarin and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring77

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night15

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRealHigher 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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Avon Real opens with sharp citruses and cold peppermint before settling into salty sea notes and dry driftwood. It is a clean, straightforward woody aquatic built for hot summer mornings, gym sessions, and casual errands. Cardamom and musk add subtle warmth during the dry down without feeling heavy in humid weather.

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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, Ohoud or Real?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ohoud is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Real is rated 3.58/5 from 53 votes. Choose Ohoud for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Real for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ohoud or Real?

Ohoud lasts longest (Ohoud 71/100, Real 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ohoud or Real?

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

Do Ohoud and Real smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Coumarin and Musk.

Is Ohoud or Real better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ohoud and Real?

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. Real has top notes of Citruses, Peppermint and Juniper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Coumarin.