Fragrance comparison

OR ± Damask vs Seljuk

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

OR ± Damask

UERMI · 2018

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,158 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Seljuk

Osmassino

3.7218 votes

Rank #55,288 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OR ± Damask takes 4 of 5 categories.

OR ± Damask
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Seljuk
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

OR ± Damask4/5

Seljuk1/5

Ratings & consensus: OR ± Damask
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: OR ± Damask
Sillage & projection: OR ± Damask
Value for money: Seljuk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: OR ± Damask

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OR ± DamaskUERMI

SeljukOsmassino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 54%

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerOR ± DamaskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

39%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOR ± Damask

SillageOR ± Damask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSeljukBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

iris77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMagnoliaPatchouliViolet LeafJasmineLeatherNeroliPink PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CherryClary SageViolet LeafMateNeroliGrapefruitBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orris RootPapyrusJasmineTobacco

Base

LeatherAmberCashmere WoodVetiverMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Leather. Durations are only published for OR ± Damask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night62

Spring20

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,158

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOR ± DamaskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI OR ± Damask turns the textural contrast of antique woven silk into a bold, wearable study in contrasts. The initial spray delivers a brisk, peppery snap of pink pepper paired with verdant violet leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within minutes, a radiant bouquet of Damask rose and creamy magnolia blooms acr…

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Osmassino Seljuk opens with a sharp burst of black cherry, bergamot, and bitter mate tea before turning noticeably dry and textured. As the top notes settle, powdery orris root and papyrus join a heavy tobacco leaf accord, stripping away initial fruitiness. The dry down relies on dark leather, cashmeran, and labdanum,…

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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, OR ± Damask or Seljuk?

OR ± Damask takes 4 of 5 categories. OR ± Damask is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Seljuk is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose OR ± Damask for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seljuk for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, OR ± Damask or Seljuk?

OR ± Damask lasts longest (OR ± Damask 75/100, Seljuk 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OR ± Damask or Seljuk?

OR ± Damask projects furthest (OR ± Damask 73/100, Seljuk 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OR ± Damask and Seljuk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Leather.

Is OR ± Damask or Seljuk better for summer or winter?

OR ± Damask suits daytime wear; Seljuk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OR ± Damask and Seljuk?

OR ± Damask features Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Seljuk has top notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mate, heart notes of Orris Root, Papyrus, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Leather, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.