Fragrance comparison

Oud 50 vs Ambrecuir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud 50

Strings of Errors

4.899 votes

Rank #29,253 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Ambrecuir

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9951 votes

Rank #12,802 AmberMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud 50 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud 50
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambrecuir
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oud 502/3

Ambrecuir1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud 50
Sillage & projection: Oud 50
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambrecuir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud 50Strings of Errors

AmbrecuirSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 1%Want 83%

3.99/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOud 50

SillageOud 50

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

oud80%

rose70%

animalic60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseTaif Rose

Heart

Malaysian OudChinese OudThailand OudOpoponaxLabdanumYlang-YlangIncenseTobacco

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodoak mossLeatherMuskJava vetiver oil

Top

ButterAmberSaffron

Heart

Orris RootHoneySuedeTonka BeanTobaccoCacaoJava vetiver oil

Base

Black AmberAmbergrisLabdanumMuskSiam BenzoinVanillaIncenseOpoponax

InformationalShared notesOpoponax, Labdanum, Incense and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall57

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring22

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,802

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAmbrecuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Strings of Errors launched Oud 50 in 2024 as an intensive woody aromatic composition for men and women. The formula centers on a rich combination of Malaysian, Chinese, and Thailand ouds, lifted in the opening by Turkish rose and Taif rose. Opoponax resin, incense, and unlit tobacco leaf form a warm heart that anchors…

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Ambrecuir by Sultan Pasha Attars is an ambitious, artistic exploration of aged materials. Centered on a dense amber accord, it marries the buttery richness of saffron and honeyed suede with a complex, animalic base. Designed for those seeking a vintage, bibliophilic aesthetic, this attar is best suited for cooler mont…

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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, Oud 50 or Ambrecuir?

Oud 50 takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud 50 is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Ambrecuir is rated 3.99/5 from 51 votes. Choose Oud 50 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambrecuir for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud 50 or Ambrecuir?

Oud 50 lasts longest (Oud 50 83/100, Ambrecuir 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud 50 or Ambrecuir?

Oud 50 projects furthest (Oud 50 69/100, Ambrecuir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud 50 and Ambrecuir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Opoponax, Labdanum, Incense and Tobacco.

Is Oud 50 or Ambrecuir better for summer or winter?

Oud 50 suits evening wear; Ambrecuir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud 50 and Ambrecuir?

Oud 50 has top notes of Turkish Rose and Taif Rose, heart notes of Malaysian Oud, Chinese Oud, Thailand Oud and Opoponax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, oak moss and Leather. Ambrecuir has top notes of Butter, Amber and Saffron, heart notes of Orris Root, Honey, Suede and Tonka Bean, a base of Black Amber, Ambergris, Labdanum and Musk.