Fragrance comparison

Oud Cologne vs Le Voyage Oriental

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

Oud Cologne

Bortnikoff

4.35126 votes

Rank #9,153 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Le Voyage Oriental

Bortnikoff

4.1957 votes

Rank #14,706 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Voyage Oriental takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Le Voyage Oriental
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Cologne3/7

Le Voyage Oriental4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud CologneBortnikoff

Le Voyage OrientalBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerOud CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

126 votes

58%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerOud CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLe Voyage Oriental

SillageLe Voyage Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value49

Category winnerLe Voyage OrientalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

animalic60%

woody50%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeWhite GrapefruitBergamotJuniper BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

Pine needlesGeraniumNutmegRose

Base

Thailand OudAmbergrisSiam BenzoinTonka BeanVetiver

Top

White GrapefruitBitter OrangeTangerine

Heart

Clove LeafVanillaNatural MuskPink PepperNutmeg

Base

Thailand OudVetiver

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, White Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night81

Category winnerLe Voyage OrientalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex32

Women5

Men34

Unisex59

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,153

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#14,706

PerfumerMaxim Bortnikov

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOud CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Cologne by Bortnikoff blends sharp top-note citrus with dark resinous woods. The opening hits immediately with bitter orange, white grapefruit, and snappy pink pepper. As the bright citrus peel softens, pine needles and geranium give the middle a crisp forest character. The base shifts into wild Thailand oud, salt…

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Le Voyage Oriental is a bright citrus and woody artisanal perfume crafted by Maxim Bortnikov. The opening delivers a punchy burst of white grapefruit, bitter orange, and ripe tangerine, offering immediate zesty vibrancy. Soon, the tartness melds with a warm heart of clove leaf, nutmeg, and soft vanilla, accented by na…

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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 Cologne or Le Voyage Oriental?

Le Voyage Oriental takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Cologne is rated 4.35/5 from 126 votes; Le Voyage Oriental is rated 4.19/5 from 57 votes. Choose Oud Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Le Voyage Oriental for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cologne or Le Voyage Oriental?

Le Voyage Oriental lasts longest (Le Voyage Oriental 67/100, Oud Cologne 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cologne or Le Voyage Oriental?

Le Voyage Oriental projects furthest (Le Voyage Oriental 54/100, Oud Cologne 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cologne and Le Voyage Oriental smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, White Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg.

Is Oud Cologne or Le Voyage Oriental better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Voyage Oriental is the stronger pick. Le Voyage Oriental suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cologne and Le Voyage Oriental?

Oud Cologne has top notes of Bitter Orange, White Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Pine needles, Geranium, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Thailand Oud, Ambergris, Siam Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Le Voyage Oriental has top notes of White Grapefruit, Bitter Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Vanilla, Natural Musk and Pink Pepper, a base of Thailand Oud and Vetiver.