Fragrance comparison

Oud 50 vs Parti Pris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

Oud 50

Strings of Errors

4.899 votes

Rank #29,313 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Parti Pris

Terry de Gunzburg

3.88300 votes

Rank #11,631 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parti Pris takes 2 of 4 categories.

Oud 50
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parti Pris
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Oud 501/4

Parti Pris2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud 50Strings of Errors

Parti PrisTerry de Gunzburg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 1%Want 83%

3.88/ 5 · 300 votes

Have 32%Had 23%Want 45%

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

31%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

300 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOud 50

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value47

Category winnerParti PrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

oud80%

rose70%

animalic60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

sweet92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and woody

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

Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseTurkish Rose

Base

Tolu BalsamVanillaTobaccoLabdanumSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang and Incense. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#11,631

PerfumerArthur Le Tourneur d'Ison, Jacques Fleury, Karine Vinchon Spehner, Sidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerParti PrisHigher 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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Parti Pris opens with a bright splash of orange blossom and mandarin orange, before settling into a dense, sweet tuberose. It suits collectors who appreciate retro florals with a modern resinous twist, particularly for evening wear in cooler weather.

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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 Parti Pris?

Parti Pris takes 2 of 4 categories. Oud 50 is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Parti Pris is rated 3.88/5 from 300 votes. Choose Oud 50 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Parti Pris for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oud 50 or Parti Pris?

Oud 50 lasts longest (Oud 50 83/100, Parti Pris 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud 50 or Parti Pris?

Projection is very close: Oud 50 69/100, Parti Pris 69/100 for sillage.

Do Oud 50 and Parti Pris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang and Incense.

Is Oud 50 or Parti Pris better for summer or winter?

Oud 50 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud 50 and Parti Pris?

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. Parti Pris has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Turkish Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, Tobacco and Labdanum.