Oud vs CH Insignia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.
OudChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
CH InsigniaChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud4/7
CH Insignia3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- CH Insignia
- Community sentiment
- CH Insignia
- Longevity
- Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Oud
- Value for money
- Oud
- Versatility
- CH Insignia
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OudRobert PiguetCH InsigniaCarolina HerreraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 621 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%
Category winnerCH InsigniaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
380 votes
42%Love
32%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
4%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerCH InsigniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud
SillageOud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
oud69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
smoky69%
rose61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Saffron
Heart
MyrrhBalsam FirStyrax
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac Wood
Top15-30 mins
SaffronNutmegBergamotCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
LeatherRoseAgarwood (Oud)Styrax
Base6-8+ hrs
IncenseAmberCedarPatchouliGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Styrax, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Durations are only published for CH Insignia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring28
Summer10
Fall100
Winter97
Day57
Night100
Category winnerCH InsigniaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#685
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews129
Overall rank#26,601
PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerOudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud by Robert Piguet is a bold study in contrasts, pairing sharp, resinous saffron with deep myrrh and balsam fir. It moves beyond typical western interpretations, offering a dry, earthy, and truly resinous experience on skin. This is a scent for those who prefer their oud dark, smoky, and grounded rather than sweet o…
Reviews →Carolina Herrera CH Insignia is an amber woody fragrance built around dark resin, spicy saffron, and soft red rose petals. The opening bursts with zesty bergamot and cracked coriander, cut sharply by aromatic nutmeg. Soon, smooth leather and smoky agarwood emerge, wrapping the floral core in a dry, resinous warmth. Th…
Reviews →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 CH Insignia?
Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud is rated 3.81/5 from 621 votes; CH Insignia is rated 3.94/5 from 71 votes. Choose Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose CH Insignia for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud or CH Insignia?
Oud lasts longest (Oud 86/100, CH Insignia 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud or CH Insignia?
Oud projects furthest (Oud 76/100, CH Insignia 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud and CH Insignia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Styrax, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.
Is Oud or CH Insignia better for summer or winter?
For summer, CH Insignia is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud is the stronger pick. CH Insignia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud and CH Insignia?
Oud has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Balsam Fir and Styrax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Guaiac Wood. CH Insignia has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Leather, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Styrax, a base of Incense, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli.
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