Fragrance comparison

Oud Inspired vs Wahaj

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Oud Inspired

Herra

3.673 votes

Rank #68,692 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Wahaj

Nabeel

4.504 votes

Rank #43,397 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Oud Inspired
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wahaj
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud Inspired1/3

Wahaj1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud InspiredHerra

WahajNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 7%Want 84%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

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%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic 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

PlumSaffronRaspberryPine TreeLavenderCherryLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisCedarPatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Saffron, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

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#43,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWahajHigher 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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Wahaj by Nabeel is a dense floral fruity perfume centered on a rich plum and saffron opening. As the scent settles, a heart of rose and geranium merges with a warm cedar and patchouli base. It offers an opulent profile suited for cool autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings.

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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 Wahaj?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Oud Inspired is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Wahaj is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oud Inspired for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wahaj for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Inspired or Wahaj?

They last about the same: Oud Inspired 100/100, Wahaj 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Inspired or Wahaj?

Oud Inspired projects furthest (Oud Inspired 75/100, Wahaj 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Inspired and Wahaj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Saffron, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Oud Inspired or Wahaj better for summer or winter?

Oud Inspired suits evening wear; Wahaj suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Inspired and Wahaj?

Oud Inspired features Sandalwood, White Oud, Musk, Amber and Spicy Notes. Wahaj has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Raspberry and Pine Tree, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Cedar and Patchouli.