Fragrance comparison

Oud Absolu vs Aurum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Oud Absolu

Wally

4.1916 votes

Rank #35,570 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aurum

Moresque

3.6480 votes

Rank #27,139 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Absolu
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aurum
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud Absolu2/5

Aurum3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud AbsoluWally

AurumMoresque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

3.64/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerOud AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

36%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

5%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageAurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value37

Category winnerOud AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberrySaffronRose

Heart

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood

Base

MyrrhAmber

Top20-30 mins

Saffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Balsam FirStyraxMyrrh

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Aurum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring46

Summer35

Fall100

Winter88

Day95

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

Men43

Unisex49

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#27,139

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAurumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wally Oud Absolu hits the skin with a tart burst of raspberry, dry saffron, and dark rose before settling into a dense heart of leather and agarwood. The opening carries a sweet fruit contrast that cuts straight through the smoky, dry woods, keeping the leather from feeling overly harsh or medicinal. Guaiac wood adds …

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Moresque Aurum delivers a bold, resinous blast that feels like walking through a dense pine grove on a brisk autumn evening. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of dry saffron before shifting into rich balsam fir, smoky myrrh, and sweet styrax resin. As the scent settles on skin, earthy patchouli and guaiac wood cr…

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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 Absolu or Aurum?

Aurum takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Absolu is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes; Aurum is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes. Choose Oud Absolu for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aurum for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Absolu or Aurum?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 82/100, Oud Absolu 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Absolu or Aurum?

Aurum projects furthest (Aurum 71/100, Oud Absolu 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Absolu and Aurum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Myrrh.

Is Oud Absolu or Aurum better for summer or winter?

Oud Absolu suits evening wear; Aurum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Absolu and Aurum?

Oud Absolu has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood, a base of Myrrh and Amber. Aurum has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Styrax and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.