Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Ruby Wood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud

Asgharali

4.4134 votes

Rank #7,821 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Wood

Exaltatum

4.3650 votes

Rank #9,169 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Wood
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud4/7

Ruby Wood3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudAsgharali

Ruby WoodExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 60%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

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

54%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerRuby WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRuby Wood

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value42

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both rose, woody and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee

Base7-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Rose, Violet and Geranium. Durations are only published for Ruby Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer25

Fall81

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring65

Summer30

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night93

Category winnerRuby WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men8

Unisex25

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#9,169

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Ruby Wood by Exaltatum is an artisanal fragrance that pairs tart wild fruits with velvety floral notes and warm forest resins. The scent opens with a lively splash of red berries, tangy cassis, and crushed rose petals spiced with pink pepper and coriander. Within an hour, rich Bulgarian rose and ripe raspberry emerge …

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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 Ruby Wood?

Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Ruby Wood?

Ruby Wood lasts longest (Ruby Wood 81/100, Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Ruby Wood?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 72/100, Ruby Wood 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Ruby Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose, Violet and Geranium.

Is Oud or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud is the stronger pick. Oud suits evening wear; Ruby Wood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Ruby Wood?

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. Ruby Wood has top notes of Rose Petals, Red Berries, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Myrrh.