Fragrance comparison

Oud Crush vs Palo Santo Oud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oud Crush

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.4015 votes

Rank #28,888 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Palo Santo Oud

Atelier Segall & Barutti

3.8324 votes

Rank #51,669 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Crush takes 5 of 5 categories.

Oud Crush
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Palo Santo Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Oud Crush5/5

Palo Santo Oud0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud CrushAhmed Al Maghribi

Palo Santo OudAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 51%

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

Category winnerOud CrushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

38%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOud Crush

SillageOud Crush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value40

Category winnerOud CrushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

metallic69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber86%

oud72%

citrus58%

balsamic44%

aromatic30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, oud and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeJasmine

Heart

SaffronCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)ResinsAmber

Notes

Palo SantoAgarwood (Oud)ResinsPeru Balsam

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Resins. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer73

Fall91

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex93

Women7

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,669

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud CrushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Crush reads like a warm amber-oud scent with a clear saffron glow and a glossy, slightly metallic edge. A bright blood orange opening keeps it from feeling too heavy, while cedar, resins, and amber give the dry-down a smooth woody warmth. Based on the small set of community remarks, it often gets compared to the B…

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Atelier Segall & Barutti Palo Santo Oud brings together smoky wood and sticky balsam in a direct, artisanal package. The first spray hits with brisk citrus and raw palo santo shavings, cutting through the initial medicinal snap of agarwood. As the alcohol flashes off, sweet resins and dark Peru balsam take over, smoot…

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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 Crush or Palo Santo Oud?

Oud Crush takes 5 of 5 categories. Oud Crush is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Palo Santo Oud is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes. Choose Oud Crush for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Palo Santo Oud for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Crush or Palo Santo Oud?

Oud Crush lasts longest (Oud Crush 85/100, Palo Santo Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Crush or Palo Santo Oud?

Oud Crush projects furthest (Oud Crush 81/100, Palo Santo Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Crush and Palo Santo Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and citrus accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.

Is Oud Crush or Palo Santo Oud better for summer or winter?

Oud Crush suits evening wear; Palo Santo Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Crush and Palo Santo Oud?

Oud Crush has top notes of Blood Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Saffron and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Resins and Amber. Palo Santo Oud features Palo Santo, Agarwood (Oud), Resins and Peru Balsam.