Fragrance comparison

Oud 50 vs Reve d'Ossian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 820 ratings analysed

Oud 50

Strings of Errors

4.899 votes

Rank #29,443 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Reve d'Ossian

Oriza L. Legrand

4.19811 votes

Rank #1,608 AmberBalsamic

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 sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Reve d'Ossian
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Oud 502/4

Reve d'Ossian2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud 50Strings of Errors

Reve d'OssianOriza L. Legrand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 1%Want 83%

4.19/ 5 · 811 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

811 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOud 50

SillageOud 50

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value53

Category winnerReve d'OssianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

oud80%

rose70%

animalic60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

balsamic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

smoky42%

Scent match50%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

IncensePine TreeAldehydes

Heart

elemiBenzoinCinnamonOpoponaxTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

Base

LabdanumAmberSandalwoodMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesOpoponax, Labdanum, Incense and Guaiac Wood. 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

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men11

Unisex73

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,608

PerfumerHugo Lambert

Launched—

Reviews111

Category winnerReve d'OssianHigher 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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Rêve d'Ossian is a bright, resinous incense fragrance built around pine, frankincense, benzoin and warm woods. It opens airy and almost fizzy, then settles into sweet balsams, polished wood, amber and a faint leathery depth. It suits incense lovers who want church-like atmosphere without a purely dark smoke profile. …

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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 Reve d'Ossian?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud 50 is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Reve d'Ossian is rated 4.19/5 from 811 votes. Choose Oud 50 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Reve d'Ossian for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud 50 or Reve d'Ossian?

Oud 50 lasts longest (Oud 50 83/100, Reve d'Ossian 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud 50 or Reve d'Ossian?

Oud 50 projects furthest (Oud 50 69/100, Reve d'Ossian 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud 50 and Reve d'Ossian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Opoponax, Labdanum, Incense and Guaiac Wood.

Is Oud 50 or Reve d'Ossian better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud 50 and Reve d'Ossian?

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. Reve d'Ossian has top notes of Incense, Pine Tree and Aldehydes, heart notes of elemi, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Opoponax, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.