Fragrance comparison

Othello vs Oud Imperial Extrait

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 210 ratings analysed

Othello

Il Profvmo

3.6279 votes

Rank #15,808 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oud Imperial Extrait

Perris Monte Carlo

4.31131 votes

Rank #3,993 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Imperial Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories.

Othello
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud Imperial Extrait
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Othello2/7

Oud Imperial Extrait5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OthelloIl Profvmo

Oud Imperial ExtraitPerris Monte Carlo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

4.31/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerOud Imperial ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

57%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerOud Imperial ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOud Imperial Extrait

SillageOud Imperial Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value31

Category winnerOthelloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

white floral69%

honey61%

woody100%

amber90%

oud80%

balsamic70%

warm spicy60%

smoky50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Passionfruit

Heart

IncenseBirchDaturaPatchouli

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)

Top

LabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaIncense

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)StyraxGurjan balsam

Base

PatchouliBirchSandalwoodAmbraromeCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesIncense, Birch, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer36

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night79

Spring38

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOthelloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men72

Unisex26

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,808

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#3,993

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerOud Imperial ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Othello by Il Profvmo opens with a brief fruity lift, then quickly settles into a smoky, resinous core where incense, birch and patchouli do most of the talking. The vibe leans dark-amber and slightly leathery, with a sweet touch in the base that can read like honey. Oud is present on paper, but it often comes across …

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Oud Imperial Extrait opens with an intense wave of smoky cypriol oil, dark incense, and sticky labdanum resin. As the fragrance warms on skin, charred birch tar and balsamic styrax merge with cedarwood, creating a heavy, resinous atmosphere. It settles into a dry woody base of patchouli and vetiver, built for sub-zero…

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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 Oud Imperial Extrait?

Oud Imperial Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories. Othello is rated 3.62/5 from 79 votes; Oud Imperial Extrait is rated 4.31/5 from 131 votes. Choose Othello for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Imperial Extrait for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Othello or Oud Imperial Extrait?

Oud Imperial Extrait lasts longest (Oud Imperial Extrait 88/100, Othello 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Othello or Oud Imperial Extrait?

Oud Imperial Extrait projects furthest (Oud Imperial Extrait 80/100, Othello 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Othello and Oud Imperial Extrait smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Birch, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Othello or Oud Imperial Extrait better for summer or winter?

For summer, Othello is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Imperial Extrait is the stronger pick. Othello suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Othello and Oud Imperial Extrait?

Othello has top notes of Passionfruit, heart notes of Incense, Birch, Datura and Patchouli, a base of Honey and Agarwood (Oud). Oud Imperial Extrait has top notes of Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Incense, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Styrax and Gurjan balsam, a base of Patchouli, Birch, Sandalwood and Ambrarome.