Fragrance comparison

Oud 50 vs Raging Agar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Oud 50

Strings of Errors

4.899 votes

Rank #29,253 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Raging Agar

Strings of Errors

5.003 votes

Rank #32,859 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Oud 50
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Raging Agar
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud 502/4

Raging Agar2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud 50
Sillage & projection: Raging Agar
Value for money: Raging Agar
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

Raging AgarStrings of Errors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 1%Want 83%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityOud 50

SillageRaging Agar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRaging AgarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

oud80%

rose70%

animalic60%

balsamic50%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

leather77%

rose69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, oud 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

Agarwood (Oud)Turkish RoseLeatherBenzoinCitrusesSaffronMalaysian OudChinese OudGuaiac WoodIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Malaysian Oud, Chinese Oud 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Raging Agar by Strings of Errors pairs dark Malaysian oud with vintage Turkish rose absolute, creating a dense, resinous profile. Saffron and leather build a smoky, spicy backbone in the opening, while Chinese bitten oud introduces an unusual insect-bitten floral facet. Citruses and guaiac wood lighten the base, keepi…

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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 Raging Agar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud 50 is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Raging Agar is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oud 50 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Raging Agar for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud 50 or Raging Agar?

Oud 50 lasts longest (Oud 50 83/100, Raging Agar 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud 50 or Raging Agar?

Raging Agar projects furthest (Raging Agar 75/100, Oud 50 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud 50 and Raging Agar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Malaysian Oud, Chinese Oud and Incense.

Is Oud 50 or Raging Agar better for summer or winter?

Oud 50 suits evening wear; Raging Agar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud 50 and Raging Agar?

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. Raging Agar features Agarwood (Oud), Turkish Rose, Leather, Benzoin and Citruses.