Oriental Woods vs Dark Aoud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Oriental WoodsChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dark AoudChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oriental Woods2/5
Dark Aoud2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oriental Woods
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oriental Woods
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Dark Aoud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Aoud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oriental WoodsParfums VintageDark AoudMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%
4.10/ 5 · 307 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerOriental WoodsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
39%Love
38%Like
17%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
156 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOriental Woods
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark AoudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
oud69%
vanilla61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CardamomPepper
Heart3 to 5 hours
Brazilian RosewoodTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaVetiverMusk
Top
CardamomPepperBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
OudSandalwoodVetiver
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAmbergris
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Brazilian Rosewood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Oriental Woods, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer40
Fall100
Winter70
Day86
Night100
Spring65
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,566
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#2,049
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews69
Category winnerDark AoudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriental Woods by Parfums Vintage is a woody and warm spicy fragrance built around smooth timber, clean spices, and sweet resinous depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cracked pepper and cardamom, cutting through the air with an energetic, aromatic snap. As the initial bite settles, rich Brazilian rosewood pai…
Reviews →Dark Aoud by Maison Alhambra offers a woody oriental profile centered on cardamom, oud, and sandalwood. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance leans towards a mature, spiced wood aesthetic. It is best suited for cooler weather or formal evening occasions where a subtle, lingering presence is preferred over loud, aggr…
Reviews →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, Oriental Woods or Dark Aoud?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Oriental Woods is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Dark Aoud is rated 4.10/5 from 307 votes. Choose Oriental Woods for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dark Aoud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Oriental Woods or Dark Aoud?
Oriental Woods lasts longest (Oriental Woods 78/100, Dark Aoud 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Woods or Dark Aoud?
Projection is very close: Oriental Woods 62/100, Dark Aoud 62/100 for sillage.
Do Oriental Woods and Dark Aoud smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Brazilian Rosewood and Tonka Bean.
Is Oriental Woods or Dark Aoud better for summer or winter?
Oriental Woods suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Woods and Dark Aoud?
Oriental Woods has top notes of Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Tonka Bean and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. Dark Aoud has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Oud, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.
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