Fragrance comparison

Oud d’Orient vs Mabda

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Oud d’Orient

Anfar London

2.001 votes

Rank #80,283 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,709 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 3 of 3 categories.

Oud d’Orient
Choose it for a amber and white floral character.
Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud d’Orient0/3

Mabda3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud d’OrientAnfar London

MabdaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value62

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

tuberose61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesTuberosePink PepperClary Sage

Heart

Orange BlossomYlang YlangCashmeranBenzoin

Base

Amber

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#80,283

PerfumerAbdullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anfar London launched Oud d’Orient in 2022 as a bold floral woody musk fragrance for men. Created by perfumer Abdullah Anfar, it opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and clary sage before revealing a heavy dose of tuberose and sweet fruity accords. As it settles into the skin during a cool autumn night out, warm a…

Reviews →

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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 d’Orient or Mabda?

Mabda takes 3 of 3 categories. Oud d’Orient is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Oud d’Orient for a amber and white floral character. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud d’Orient or Mabda?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Oud d’Orient 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud d’Orient or Mabda?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Oud d’Orient 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud d’Orient and Mabda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang and Benzoin.

Is Oud d’Orient or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Oud d’Orient suits daytime wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud d’Orient and Mabda?

Oud d’Orient has top notes of Fruity Notes, Tuberose, Pink Pepper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang, Cashmeran and Benzoin, a base of Amber. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.