Fragrance comparison

Othello vs Blue Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Othello

Ikiryō

3.676 votes

Rank #62,993 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Blue Oud

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.605 votes

Rank #35,368 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Oud takes 2 of 3 categories.

Othello
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Blue Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Othello1/3

Blue Oud2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OthelloIkiryō

Blue OudALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 11%Had 5%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityOthello

SillageBlue Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

cherry84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

oud65%

amber53%

musky42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber, fresh spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black SpruceBlack AmberBlackthornCherryAgarwood (Oud)DahliaBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ClovesRose PetalsBlack PepperSaffronAmberAgarwood (Oud)White Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Othello, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,993

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlue OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Othello by Ikiryō is a dark woody fragrance built around rich amber, deep cherry, and resinous woods. Crafted by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse, the scent combines crisp black spruce with sharp black pepper before settling into a warm core of blackthorn and dark dahlia. Dense agarwood oud and black amber anchor the ba…

Reviews →

Blue Oud is a bold rose and spice scent with a clear oud hit up top, then it settles into a clove heavy rosy warmth with very little sweetness. It can open loud, then smooth out into a spicy floral aura that stays close to the main theme. If you like rose and cloves that keep pushing through the wear, and you.

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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, Othello or Blue Oud?

Blue Oud takes 2 of 3 categories. Othello is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Blue Oud is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Othello for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Blue Oud for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Othello or Blue Oud?

Othello lasts longest (Othello 90/100, Blue Oud 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Othello or Blue Oud?

Blue Oud projects furthest (Blue Oud 75/100, Othello 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Othello and Blue Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Black Pepper.

Is Othello or Blue Oud better for summer or winter?

Othello suits evening wear; Blue Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Othello and Blue Oud?

Othello features Black Spruce, Black Amber, Blackthorn, Cherry and Agarwood (Oud). Blue Oud features Cloves, Rose Petals, Black Pepper, Saffron and Amber.