Fragrance comparison

Oud Fonce vs London

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 5,186 ratings analysed

Oud Fonce

Voile

3.8817 votes

Rank #21,361 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

London

WIDIAN

4.435,169 votes

Rank #1 LeatherFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oud Fonce
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
London
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Oud Fonce1/5

London4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud FonceVoile

LondonWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 44%

4.43/ 5 · 5,169 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerLondonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

18%Like

47%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

60%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

1,222 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageLondon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value65

Category winnerOud FonceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud88%

leather77%

violet65%

powdery53%

animalic42%

leather100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

animalic77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both leather, oud and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)

Heart

Leather

Base

ResinVioletAmber

Top

Agarwood (Oud)VioletCypress

Heart

RaspberryLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVanillaAmberMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men46

Unisex45

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1,508

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Fonce is a dark, resinous oud with a clear leather core and a soft violet tone underneath. It opens smoky and dry rather than sweet, then settles into an ambery, slightly powdery finish. It reads unisex but often leans masculine in wear. If you like textured oud, leather, and cooler-weather scents with strong pres…

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WIDIAN London wears like a polished raspberry leather with amber warmth and a powdery violet lift. The leather is present, but most reviews describe it as smoother and softer than the darker Tuscan Leather style, with a sweeter, more refined profile. It suits shoppers who want a fruity leather that projects well and l…

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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 Fonce or London?

London takes 4 of 5 categories. Oud Fonce is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; London is rated 4.43/5 from 5,169 votes. Choose Oud Fonce for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose London for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Fonce or London?

London lasts longest (London 92/100, Oud Fonce 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Fonce or London?

London projects furthest (London 85/100, Oud Fonce 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Fonce and London smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Violet and Amber.

Is Oud Fonce or London better for summer or winter?

Oud Fonce suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Fonce and London?

Oud Fonce has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Leather, a base of Resin, Violet and Amber. London has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Cypress, heart notes of Raspberry and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.