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Oud vs Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 780 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Oud

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Oud3/7
Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum4/7
Ratings & consensus
Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Oud
Sillage & projection
Oud
Value for money
Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OudRobert Piguet
Ciel d'Orage Eau de ParfumOjar
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 621 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 159 votes
Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%
Category winnerCiel d'Orage Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate

380 votes

41%Love
28%Like
15%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerCiel d'Orage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value62
Category winnerCiel d'Orage Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
oud69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
warm spicy72%
leather58%
earthy44%
patchouli30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Saffron
Heart
MyrrhBalsam FirStyrax
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac Wood
Top
SaffronArtemisia
Heart
Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouliPineRose
Base
SuedeAgarwood (Oud)StyraxSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Styrax, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCiel d'Orage Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men58
Unisex36
Women6
Men60
Unisex40
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#685

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#4,051

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerOudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud 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…

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Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum by Ojar is a woody composition built around smoke and spice. Launched in 2022, it combines sharp saffron and artemisia with a substantial base of suede, oud, and sandalwood. It functions best as a modern, statement-making scent for cooler months, offering a dense, resinous profile that feels…

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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 Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum?

Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud is rated 3.81/5 from 621 votes; Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 159 votes. Choose Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 86/100, Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Oud 76/100, Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum 75/100 for sillage.

Do Oud and Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Styrax, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Oud or Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum?

Oud has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Balsam Fir and Styrax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Guaiac Wood. Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum has top notes of Saffron and Artemisia, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Pine, a base of Suede, Agarwood (Oud), Styrax and Sandalwood.

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