Fragrance comparison

Oud Alif vs The True Bold

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Alif

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #36,306 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

The True Bold

Al Ambra

4.2813 votes

Rank #42,299 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Alif takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oud Alif
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The True Bold
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud Alif4/4

The True Bold0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud AlifCEVI

The True BoldAl Ambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.28/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOud Alif

SillageOud Alif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value82

Category winnerOud AlifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Guaiac WoodIncenseCypriol

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberrySaffronJasmineRoseOud

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

CinnamonSaffronIncenseNutmegOudGreen AppleWhite Pear

Heart

PatchouliJasmine

Base

TobaccoMadagascar VanillaAmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodHaitian VetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Incense, Saffron and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Oud Alif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 36%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud AlifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Alif by CEVI is a dense, smoky oriental woody extrait centered around dry guaiac wood, frankincense, and sweetened resinous oud. The opening bursts forth with a crackle of earthy cypriol and burnt resin before relaxing into a supple heart of tart raspberry, saffron spice, and velvety red rose petals. You do not ge…

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The True Bold is a warm, spiced amber that leans into cinnamon, saffron and incense, with a quick flash of crisp apple and pear up top. As it settles, patchouli and jasmine add depth, then tobacco, vanilla and smooth woods take over for a sweet, smoky finish. It suits cool weather and evenings, especially if you enjoy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Alif or The True Bold?

Oud Alif takes 4 of 4 categories. Oud Alif is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; The True Bold is rated 4.28/5 from 13 votes. Choose Oud Alif for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The True Bold for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Alif or The True Bold?

Oud Alif lasts longest (Oud Alif 80/100, The True Bold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Alif or The True Bold?

Oud Alif projects furthest (Oud Alif 75/100, The True Bold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Alif and The True Bold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Incense, Saffron and Jasmine.

Is Oud Alif or The True Bold better for summer or winter?

Oud Alif suits evening wear; The True Bold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Alif and The True Bold?

Oud Alif has top notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cypriol, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. The True Bold has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Incense and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.