Oud Al Melka vs Sei
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Al Melka takes 3 of 4 categories.
Oud Al MelkaChoose it for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
SeiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Oud Al Melka3/4
Sei1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Al Melka
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Al Melka
- Value for money
- Sei
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Al Melka
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud Al MelkaRoyal CrownSeiAmanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
11%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
9%Hate
54 votes
40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Al Melka
SillageOud Al Melka
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSeiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
lavender83%
amber74%
herbal65%
musky56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
SaffronSageCedarJuniperCardamom
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangMoroccan RoseJasmine Sambac
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumGray MuskMuskTonka BeanLabdanum
Top
Pine needlesJuniper
Heart
LavenderSage
Base
LabdanumCedar
InformationalShared notesSage, Cedar, Juniper and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Oud Al Melka, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer38
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,616
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,273
PerfumerJacques Chabert
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOud Al MelkaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud Al Melka by Royal Crown centers on a rich, smoky agarwood base paired with lush Moroccan rose and golden saffron. The opening introduces a sharp, aromatic blend of juniper, crushed cedar needles, herbal sage, and cool green cardamom. As the initial herbal spark settles, creamy ylang-ylang and night-blooming jasmin…
Reviews →Sei by Aman is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Sei was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pine needles and Juniper; middle notes are Lavender and Sage; base notes are Labdanum and Cedar.
Reviews →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 Al Melka or Sei?
Oud Al Melka takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Al Melka is rated 3.93/5 from 54 votes; Sei is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Oud Al Melka for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sei for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Al Melka or Sei?
Oud Al Melka lasts longest (Oud Al Melka 76/100, Sei 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Al Melka or Sei?
Oud Al Melka projects furthest (Oud Al Melka 75/100, Sei 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Al Melka and Sei smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Sage, Cedar, Juniper and Labdanum.
Is Oud Al Melka or Sei better for summer or winter?
Oud Al Melka suits evening wear; Sei suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Al Melka and Sei?
Oud Al Melka has top notes of Saffron, Sage, Cedar and Juniper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Gray Musk and Musk. Sei has top notes of Pine needles and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Labdanum and Cedar.
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