Fragrance comparison

Ottoman Empire vs Rawda

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

7 wins

Ottoman Empire

Areej Le Doré

4.4360 votes

Rank #6,627 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Rawda

Rasasi

3.8025 votes

Rank #42,050 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Empire takes 7 of 7 categories.

Ottoman Empire
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rawda
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ottoman Empire7/7

Rawda0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ottoman EmpireAreej Le Doré

RawdaRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerOttoman EmpireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

28%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerOttoman EmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOttoman Empire

SillageOttoman Empire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOttoman EmpireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

aromatic74%

white floral65%

woody56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBulgarian RoseRose OilWhite RoseFrangipaniJasminePepperCardamom

Heart

Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)SaffronVetiverCinnamonNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMyrrhAmber

Top

SaffronMyrrhJasmineAmber

Heart

NutmegClovesMaceCardamomHeliotropeCyclamen

Base

FirMuskCedarTonka BeanOakmoss

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cardamom, Saffron and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day50

Night100

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Category winnerOttoman EmpireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,627

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#42,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOttoman EmpireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Adam launched Ottoman Empire in 2017, pairing hydro-distilled Bulgarian rose with authentic Assam and Bangladesh agarwood. Top notes of white rose, frangipani, and green cardamom settle quickly into a dense heart of Indian oud, saffron, and cinnamon. The base rests on thick oakmoss, sandalwood, and unburned my…

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Rawda by Rasasi is a floral woody musk fragrance built on a backbone of deep resins and spices. It features a prominent opening of saffron and myrrh, which leads into a complex heart of nutmeg and cloves. The base settles into a resinous, woody musk profile that persists for hours. It is suited for cooler weather and …

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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, Ottoman Empire or Rawda?

Ottoman Empire takes 7 of 7 categories. Ottoman Empire is rated 4.43/5 from 60 votes; Rawda is rated 3.80/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ottoman Empire for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rawda for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ottoman Empire or Rawda?

They last about the same: Ottoman Empire 84/100, Rawda 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ottoman Empire or Rawda?

Ottoman Empire projects furthest (Ottoman Empire 78/100, Rawda 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottoman Empire and Rawda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cardamom, Saffron and Nutmeg.

Is Ottoman Empire or Rawda better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rawda is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottoman Empire is the stronger pick. Ottoman Empire suits evening wear; Rawda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ottoman Empire and Rawda?

Ottoman Empire has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Myrrh and Amber. Rawda has top notes of Saffron, Myrrh, Jasmine and Amber, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Mace and Cardamom, a base of Fir, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.