Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Oud Immortel

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 2,753 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oud

The Spirit of Dubai

4.22160 votes

Rank #25,054 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Immortel

Byredo

3.812,593 votes

Rank #1,070 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Oud Immortel
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Oud5/7

Oud Immortel2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudThe Spirit of Dubai

Oud ImmortelByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 2,593 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerOudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

160 votes

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,207 votes

Category winnerOudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value39

Category winnerOud ImmortelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronPineappleLimePineBlack PepperDamask RoseIncenseCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)JasmineGuaiac WoodResinsOlibanumRed RoseRoseEarthy Notes

Base

Indian OudPatchouliSandalwoodLeatherCedarWoodsy NotesAmbergrisTobacco

Top

LimoncelloIncenseCardamom

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliPapyrusBrazilian Rosewood

Base

oak mossTobacco

InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Tobacco. 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

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

Men56

Unisex41

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews303

Category winnerOud ImmortelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Spirit of Dubai Oud opens with a sharp burst of bitter lime, pungent saffron, and prickly black pepper before dropping straight into dense Indian agarwood. The wood here smells raw and medicinal at first, heavily saturated with dark leather, smoky incense, and dry cypriol oil. As the initial sharpness burns off, s…

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Oud Immortel by Byredo offers a smoky, woody profile that feels clean and modern. It centers on agarwood, patchouli, and papyrus, brightened by a sharp limoncello opening. This scent suits those who want a versatile, office-friendly oud that avoids heavy, animalic notes. It works best in moderate weather, bridging the…

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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 Oud Immortel?

Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Oud is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Oud Immortel is rated 3.81/5 from 2,593 votes. Choose Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Oud Immortel for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Oud Immortel?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 86/100, Oud Immortel 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Oud Immortel?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 78/100, Oud Immortel 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Oud Immortel smell similar?

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

Is Oud or Oud Immortel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Oud Immortel?

Oud has top notes of Saffron, Pineapple, Lime and Pine, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Guaiac Wood and Resins, a base of Indian Oud, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Leather. Oud Immortel has top notes of Limoncello, Incense and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Papyrus and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of oak moss and Tobacco.