Fragrance comparison

Oud 50 vs Gothic Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud 50

Strings of Errors

4.899 votes

Rank #29,253 AmberWoody

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68%scent match

Closely related

Gothic Rose

Arte Profumi

3.899 votes

Rank #57,101 WoodyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud 50 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oud 50
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gothic Rose
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud 504/4

Gothic Rose0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud 50Strings of Errors

Gothic RoseArte Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 1%Want 83%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

44%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOud 50

SillageOud 50

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value6

Category winnerOud 50Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

oud80%

rose70%

animalic60%

balsamic50%

woody100%

rose88%

amber77%

animalic65%

balsamic53%

oud42%

Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, amber and rose

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

Notes

Thailand OudAmbergrisAmyrisGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarOpoponaxBulgarian RoseTaif RoseTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Taif Rose, Thailand Oud and Opoponax. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#57,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud 50Higher 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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Gothic Rose reads as a dark, woody rose with amber warmth, balsamic depth, and an animalic edge. The mix of Bulgarian, Taif, and Turkish rose keeps it floral, but the oud, cedar, guaiac wood, and opoponax push it into richer, moodier territory. It suits rose lovers who want something shadowed and resinous rather than …

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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 Gothic Rose?

Oud 50 takes 4 of 4 categories. Oud 50 is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Gothic Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Oud 50 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gothic Rose for a woody and rose character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud 50 or Gothic Rose?

Oud 50 lasts longest (Oud 50 83/100, Gothic Rose 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud 50 or Gothic Rose?

Oud 50 projects furthest (Oud 50 69/100, Gothic Rose 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud 50 and Gothic Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Taif Rose, Thailand Oud and Opoponax.

Is Oud 50 or Gothic Rose better for summer or winter?

Oud 50 suits evening wear; Gothic Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud 50 and Gothic Rose?

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. Gothic Rose features Thailand Oud, Ambergris, Amyris, Guaiac Wood and Virginia Cedar.