Fragrance comparison

Oud Immortel vs Royal Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,619 ratings analysed

Oud Immortel

Byredo

3.812,593 votes

Rank #1,087 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Royal Oud

Mith

4.3926 votes

Rank #26,904 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Immortel
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Royal Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Oud Immortel2/5

Royal Oud3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud ImmortelByredo

Royal OudMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 2,593 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 51%Had 6%Want 43%

Category winnerRoyal OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,207 votes

62%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOud Immortel

SillageRoyal Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value82

Category winnerRoyal OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimoncelloIncenseCardamom

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliPapyrusBrazilian Rosewood

Base

oak mossTobacco

Top

CardamomGreen TeaBergamotLemon

Heart

SuedeOrrisPatchouliPapyrus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPalisander RosewoodOakmossTobaccoIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer27

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex41

Women3

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews303

Overall rank#26,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOud ImmortelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Royal Oud by Mith opens with cardamom, citrus and a green tea lift before settling into a smoother suede, iris and papyrus heart. The dry-down is woody, resinous and gently smoky, with oud, sandalwood, tobacco and incense giving it a warm, polished feel. It leans dry rather than sugary, and usually suits cooler weathe…

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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 Immortel or Royal Oud?

Royal Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Immortel is rated 3.81/5 from 2,593 votes; Royal Oud is rated 4.39/5 from 26 votes. Choose Oud Immortel for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Royal Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Immortel or Royal Oud?

They last about the same: Oud Immortel 76/100, Royal Oud 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Immortel or Royal Oud?

Projection is very close: Royal Oud 68/100, Oud Immortel 66/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Immortel and Royal Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Oud Immortel or Royal Oud better for summer or winter?

Royal Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Immortel and Royal Oud?

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. Royal Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Green Tea, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Patchouli and Papyrus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood and Oakmoss.