Fragrance comparison

Oud Inspired vs SI

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud Inspired

Herra

3.673 votes

Rank #68,692 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Music de Parfum

4.333 votes

Rank #62,746 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Inspired takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud Inspired
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
SI
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Oud Inspired2/3

SI1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud InspiredHerra

SIMusic de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

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

33%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOud Inspired

SillageOud Inspired

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and powdery

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLemonSaffronAnise

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

RoseGeraniumIrisGardeniaLily

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmberPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Musk, Amber and Saffron. Durations are only published for SI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,746

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSIHigher 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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SI by Music de Parfum offers an oriental spicy profile that starts with sharp citrus and dry spice before settling into a warm base. The opening brings together mandarin orange, lemon, saffron, and anise, giving an immediate clash of tart brightness and herbal warmth. As the initial zest calms, a dense floral heart of…

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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 SI?

Oud Inspired takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud Inspired is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; SI is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oud Inspired for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose SI for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Inspired or SI?

Oud Inspired lasts longest (Oud Inspired 100/100, SI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Inspired or SI?

Oud Inspired projects furthest (Oud Inspired 75/100, SI 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Inspired and SI smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Saffron.

Is Oud Inspired or SI better for summer or winter?

Oud Inspired suits evening wear; SI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Inspired and SI?

Oud Inspired features Sandalwood, White Oud, Musk, Amber and Spicy Notes. SI has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Saffron and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Iris and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk.