Fragrance comparison

Oud Inspired vs Athena's Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Oud Inspired

Herra

3.673 votes

Rank #68,692 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Athena's Rose

Orca

4.001 votes

Rank #61,059 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Athena's Rose takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud Inspired
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Athena's Rose
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Oud Inspired1/3

Athena's Rose2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Inspired
Sillage & projection: Athena's Rose
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Athena's Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud InspiredHerra

Athena's RoseOrca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud Inspired

SillageAthena's Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

citrus77%

aldehydic69%

rose61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodWhite OudMuskAmberSpicy NotesSaffronRoseJasmineLavenderOrrisGeraniumBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesRoseMandarin OrangeBergamotPeachPlum

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomRose de MaiJasmineHeliotropeCyclamenYlang YlangMimosa

Base

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InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,059

PerfumerGib Osbert

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAthena's RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herra Oud Inspired turns traditional heavy Middle Eastern wood into a light, radiant daytime mist that feels refreshing rather than thick. It opens with an energetic burst of Italian bergamot, zesty lemon, and bright mandarin orange. As the bright citrus settles, warm saffron, spicy notes, and plush red fruits blend i…

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Orca's new floral release opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and fresh bergamot, quickly softening into a lush garden of roses and orange blossom. Peach and plum add a subtle jammy sweetness to the early stages, while olive leaf and saffron anchor the base. It is a modern, clean floral that suits spring mornings an…

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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 Inspired or Athena's Rose?

Athena's Rose takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud Inspired is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Athena's Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Oud Inspired for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Athena's Rose for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Inspired or Athena's Rose?

Oud Inspired lasts longest (Oud Inspired 100/100, Athena's Rose 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Inspired or Athena's Rose?

Athena's Rose projects furthest (Athena's Rose 100/100, Oud Inspired 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Inspired and Athena's Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine and Bergamot.

Is Oud Inspired or Athena's Rose better for summer or winter?

Oud Inspired suits evening wear; Athena's Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Inspired and Athena's Rose?

Oud Inspired features Sandalwood, White Oud, Musk, Amber and Spicy Notes. Athena's Rose has top notes of Aldehydes, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai and Jasmine.