Fragrance comparison

Oiko vs Ablaze

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Oiko

Quearmé

2.229 votes

Rank #64,843 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #15,348 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Oiko
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oiko2/4

Ablaze2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OikoQuearmé

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate31

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOiko

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerOikoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PearPineappleBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperLavenderSea NotesNutmegLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-8 hrs

CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodLabdanum

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Pepper. Durations are only published for Oiko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,843

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oiko by Quearmé bursts open with bright pineapple, crisp pear, and a splash of sour bergamot. The fruit feels tart and immediately recognizable. Then, a salty wash of sea notes and clean lavender steps forward, cutting right through the sweet opening. It wears like an energetic blue designer scent with an extra punch …

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Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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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, Oiko or Ablaze?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oiko is rated 2.22/5 from 9 votes; Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes. Choose Oiko for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oiko or Ablaze?

Oiko lasts longest (Oiko 80/100, Ablaze 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oiko or Ablaze?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Oiko 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oiko and Ablaze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Pepper.

Is Oiko or Ablaze better for summer or winter?

Oiko suits daytime wear; Ablaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oiko and Ablaze?

Oiko has top notes of Pear, Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Sea Notes and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood.