Fragrance comparison

Ombre vs H Aoud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 275 ratings analysed

Ombre

Vertus

3.7195 votes

Rank #14,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

H Aoud

Roja Dove

4.14180 votes

Rank #3,410 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ombre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
H Aoud
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ombre1/7

H Aoud5/7

Ratings & consensus: H Aoud
Community sentiment: H Aoud
Longevity: H Aoud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: H Aoud
Versatility: Ombre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmbreVertus

H AoudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.14/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerH AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

54%Love

16%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerH AoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityH Aoud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value50

Category winnerH AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

earthy83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OreganoBergamot

Heart

LabdanumVanillaCedarPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesSandalwoodMusk

Top

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamValerianBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegJasmineGeraniumOregano

Base

PatchouliVetiverAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumBenzoinBirch

InformationalShared notesOregano, Bergamot, Labdanum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer30

Fall97

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring56

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerOmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex38

Women8

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,410

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerH AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Ombre offers a dark, heavy dose of wood and spices tailored for cold winter nights. The scent opens with a sharp kick of bitter oregano and bright bergamot before settling into a warm core of sweet vanilla and dry cedar. It serves as an assertive option for collectors who appreciate bold, resinous profiles that…

Reviews →

H Aoud is a dense, polished oud fragrance with a strong patchouli core, soft rose in the background, and a dry woody spice profile that stays rich from start to finish. It usually suits seasoned oud wearers more than casual buyers, especially if you enjoy smooth but pungent woods, resinous warmth, and serious all-day …

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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, Ombre or H Aoud?

H Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories. Ombre is rated 3.71/5 from 95 votes; H Aoud is rated 4.14/5 from 180 votes. Choose Ombre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose H Aoud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ombre or H Aoud?

H Aoud lasts longest (H Aoud 83/100, Ombre 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ombre or H Aoud?

Projection is very close: Ombre 74/100, H Aoud 74/100 for sillage.

Do Ombre and H Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Oregano, Bergamot, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Ombre or H Aoud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ombre is the stronger pick. For winter, Ombre is the stronger pick. Ombre suits evening wear; H Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ombre and H Aoud?

Ombre has top notes of Oregano and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Musk. H Aoud has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Valerian and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.