Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Lael

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud

ArteOlfatto

3.6486 votes

Rank #6,366 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Lael

Thera Cosméticos

4.0260 votes

Rank #16,995 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lael
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud3/5

Lael2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudArteOlfatto

LaelThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 73%

4.02/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 53%Had 14%Want 33%

Category winnerLaelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

fresh spicy44%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPalisander Rosewood

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesSandalwoodVetiver

Base

AmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top

NeroliBlack PepperBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomSage

Base

VetiverOakmossIris FlowerLeatherAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall97

Winter42

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#16,995

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ArteOlfatto Oud reads as a polished spicy woody oud with a smooth ambered base. Cardamom, black pepper and rosewood give the opening lift, then oud, sandalwood and vetiver take over with a dry, structured feel. Vanilla and tonka soften the dry-down without turning it sugary. It looks best for shoppers who want an appr…

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Lael opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and petitgrain that quickly settles into a cold, fizzy juniper berry heart. Sweet neroli and peppery cardamom balance the aromatic top notes before drying down into clean vetiver and subtle leather. It works well for warm evenings, office environments, and casual spring days w…

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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 or Lael?

Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud is rated 3.64/5 from 86 votes; Lael is rated 4.02/5 from 60 votes. Choose Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lael for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Lael?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 79/100, Lael 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Lael?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 68/100, Lael 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Lael smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.

Is Oud or Lael better for summer or winter?

Oud suits evening wear; Lael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Lael?

Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Lael has top notes of Neroli, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris Flower and Leather.