Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Crown of Fire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud

À La Hamda

5.006 votes

Rank #29,383 CitrusOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Crown of Fire

Azman

3.9339 votes

Rank #11,526 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud
Choose it for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Crown of Fire
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud3/4

Crown of Fire1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudÀ La Hamda

Crown of FireAzman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.93/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 69%

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

6 votes · too few to score

57%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

oud92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLycheePink Pepper

Heart

Tonka BeanOrangeOsmanthusJasmine

Base

OudCivetMuskAmberVanilla

Top

Bay LeafChili PepperPink PepperPeat

Heart

CarnationOsmanthusRumenian TagetesVioletOrris RootTobacco

Base

CivetCastoreumIncenseMysore SandalwoodOud

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Osmanthus, Oud and Civet. 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

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring27

Summer27

Fall64

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men65

Unisex24

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,383

PerfumerMohamed Mandouh

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,526

PerfumerJerry Lin

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCrown of FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud by À La Hamda blends sharp grapefruit and pink pepper with a deep, resinous base of oud and civet. This 2025 release targets those who enjoy a bold, animalic citrus profile that lasts well into the night. It performs effectively in cooler weather, standing out as a signature scent for individuals seeking a grounde…

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Crown of Fire by Azman is a dark, resinous oriental woody fragrance launched in 2025. It features a bold opening of bay leaf and chili pepper, balanced by smoky peat and incense. The heart showcases a rich tobacco and floral blend, leading to a deep base of oud, civet, and Mysore sandalwood. This complex scent provide…

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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 Crown of Fire?

Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes; Crown of Fire is rated 3.93/5 from 39 votes. Choose Oud for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Crown of Fire for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Crown of Fire?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 100/100, Crown of Fire 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Crown of Fire?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 88/100, Crown of Fire 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Crown of Fire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Osmanthus, Oud and Civet.

Is Oud or Crown of Fire better for summer or winter?

Oud suits evening wear; Crown of Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Crown of Fire?

Oud has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lychee and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Orange, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Oud, Civet, Musk and Amber. Crown of Fire has top notes of Bay Leaf, Chili Pepper, Pink Pepper and Peat, heart notes of Carnation, Osmanthus, Rumenian Tagetes and Violet, a base of Civet, Castoreum, Incense and Mysore Sandalwood.