Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Misqaal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

6 wins

Oud

Asgharali

4.4134 votes

Rank #7,821 WoodyOud

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14%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #19,423 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oud6/7

Misqaal1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudAsgharali

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 60%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerOudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerOudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value46

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryBergamotWater Notes

Heart

RoseVioletGeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodCedarLabdanumVanilla

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer25

Fall81

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerOudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#19,423

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asgharali Oud opens with a juicy raspberry and bergamot lift before settling into rose, dry woods and a polished oud base. The overall feel is traditional rather than sugary, with amber, patchouli and soft vanilla smoothing the edges. It tends to suit cooler evenings best, especially if you enjoy Middle Eastern styled…

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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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 Misqaal?

Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Misqaal?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 72/100, Misqaal 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Misqaal is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud is the stronger pick. Oud suits evening wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Misqaal?

Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).