Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Oud Force

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud

À La Hamda

5.006 votes

Rank #25,763 CitrusOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Oud Force

CULT · 2023

5.001 votes

Rank #48,063 CitrusOud

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 fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Force
Choose it for a citrus and oud character. Best in fall.

Oud3/4

Oud Force0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud
Sillage & projection: Oud
Value for money: Tie
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

OudÀ La Hamda

Oud ForceCULT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

oud92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

oud90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, oud and 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

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OudSuede

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Oud and Amber. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,763

PerfumerMohamed Mandouh

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerOudHigher 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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CULT Oud Force delivers a crisp, modern take on woody fragrances by pairing zesty citrus with smooth agarwood and soft suede. The scent opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit and bright Italian bergamot, cutting through the dense heaviness often found in traditional Middle Eastern perfumes. As the citrus spa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud or Oud Force?

Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes; Oud Force is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Oud for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Force for a citrus and oud character. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Oud Force?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 100/100, Oud Force 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Oud Force?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 88/100, Oud Force 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Oud Force smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Oud and Amber.

Is Oud or Oud Force better for summer or winter?

Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Oud Force?

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. Oud Force has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Oud and Suede, a base of Vanilla and Amber.