Fragrance comparison

Oud Alpha vs Blue Wood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 140 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Alpha

Aura de Arabia

5.002 votes

Rank #47,629 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Wood

Mith

4.15138 votes

Rank #2,952 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Alpha
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Blue Wood
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Oud Alpha3/4

Blue Wood1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud AlphaAura de Arabia

Blue WoodMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.15/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 37%

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

2 votes · too few to score

64%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityOud Alpha

SillageOud Alpha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value84

Category winnerOud AlphaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

patchouli56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumBergamotSea Notes

Heart

White FlowersRoseViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodCypress

Top

LavenderBlack PepperBergamotPink GrapefruitBitter OrangeCypress

Heart

GeraniumLilacJasmineViolet

Base

VanillinPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Violet and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,952

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBlue WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Alpha by Aura de Arabia is a floral woody musk that balances fresh, sea-inspired top notes with a soft, powdery heart of white flowers and violet. This 2023 release sits comfortably on the skin, offering a versatile scent profile suitable for both professional office settings and casual weekend outings in moderate…

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Blue Wood opens with bright citrus, lavender, and pepper, then settles into a smooth woody base with soft vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. Reviews often describe it as a polished, easier-wearing spicy woods scent that stays cleaner and lighter than heavier cold-weather options, making it a strong pick for everyday …

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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 Alpha or Blue Wood?

Oud Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Alpha is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Blue Wood is rated 4.15/5 from 138 votes. Choose Oud Alpha for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Blue Wood for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Alpha or Blue Wood?

Oud Alpha lasts longest (Oud Alpha 100/100, Blue Wood 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Alpha or Blue Wood?

Oud Alpha projects furthest (Oud Alpha 100/100, Blue Wood 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Alpha and Blue Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Oud Alpha or Blue Wood better for summer or winter?

Oud Alpha suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Alpha and Blue Wood?

Oud Alpha has top notes of Geranium, Bergamot and Sea Notes, heart notes of White Flowers, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cypress. Blue Wood has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Lilac, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanillin, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.