Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Tuwaiq

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud

Niche House

4.2518 votes

Rank #17,306 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Tuwaiq

Arabian Oud

4.5342 votes

Rank #9,842 OudPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Tuwaiq
Choose it for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud3/5

Tuwaiq2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudNiche House

TuwaiqArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.53/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 69%Had 5%Want 26%

Category winnerTuwaiqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

65%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value60

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

oud100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperSaffronNutmegApple

Heart

SandalwoodVetiverIncenseOud

Base

White MuskPatchouliVanillaAmberGaiac Wood

Top

Saffron

Heart

OudVanilla

Base

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Oud, Patchouli and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring52

Summer9

Fall57

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#9,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerTuwaiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud by Niche House opens with a sharp, spicy burst of pink pepper and saffron, quickly softening into a grounded, woody heart. This 2024 release balances smoky incense and creamy sandalwood with a sturdy base of patchouli and vanilla. It functions as a versatile unisex option for those who enjoy moderate, accessible o…

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Tuwaiq opens with a dry, spicy saffron note, then settles into a warm blend of oud, vanilla, patchouli, and amber. It reads rich, woody, and slightly sweet rather than sugary. This is a better fit for cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who enjoys dense oriental styles with a polished oud profile. It leans masculin…

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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 Tuwaiq?

Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 18 votes; Tuwaiq is rated 4.53/5 from 42 votes. Choose Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Tuwaiq for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Tuwaiq?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 90/100, Tuwaiq 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Tuwaiq?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 83/100, Tuwaiq 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Tuwaiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Oud, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Oud or Tuwaiq better for summer or winter?

Tuwaiq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Tuwaiq?

Oud has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Nutmeg and Apple, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Tuwaiq has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Oud and Vanilla, a base of Patchouli and Amber.