Fragrance comparison

Oud Is Great vs R2B2 Star Gate

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 220 ratings analysed

6 wins

Oud Is Great

Zimaya

4.16153 votes

Rank #7,124 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

92%scent match

Very similar

R2B2 Star Gate

Reyane Tradition

3.7067 votes

Rank #12,381 OudLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Is Great takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oud Is Great
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
R2B2 Star Gate
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Is Great6/7

R2B2 Star Gate1/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Is Great
Community sentiment: Oud Is Great
Longevity: Oud Is Great
Sillage & projection: Oud Is Great
Value for money: Oud Is Great
Versatility: R2B2 Star Gate
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Is Great

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud Is GreatZimaya

R2B2 Star GateReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.70/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerOud Is GreatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

153 votes

40%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerOud Is GreatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOud Is Great

SillageOud Is Great

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOud Is GreatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

lavender69%

musky61%

oud100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

Scent match92%Very similar · both oud, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

AgarwoodOud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood

Base

OudMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day76

Night100

Category winnerR2B2 Star GateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex25

Women1

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#12,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOud Is GreatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zimaya Oud Is Great opens with a punch of sharp saffron, dry nutmeg, and aromatic lavender. As it warms on skin, smoky agarwood and dark patchouli dominate the core, resting on a clean musk base built for cold November nights and leather jacket weather.

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R2B2 Star Gate by Reyane Tradition creates a striking presence with its blend of lavender, saffron, and nutmeg. This unisex scent balances a fresh, pine-like edge with a deep oud foundation, making it a standout for colder weather wear. Its performance holds steady on skin, offering an interesting, modern take on wood…

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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 Is Great or R2B2 Star Gate?

Oud Is Great takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Is Great is rated 4.16/5 from 153 votes; R2B2 Star Gate is rated 3.70/5 from 67 votes. Choose Oud Is Great for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose R2B2 Star Gate for a oud and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Is Great or R2B2 Star Gate?

Oud Is Great lasts longest (Oud Is Great 74/100, R2B2 Star Gate 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Is Great or R2B2 Star Gate?

Projection is very close: Oud Is Great 65/100, R2B2 Star Gate 64/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Is Great and R2B2 Star Gate smell similar?

Very similar: a 92% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood.

Is Oud Is Great or R2B2 Star Gate better for summer or winter?

For summer, R2B2 Star Gate is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Is Great is the stronger pick. R2B2 Star Gate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Is Great and R2B2 Star Gate?

Oud Is Great has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood and Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. R2B2 Star Gate has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood, a base of Oud, Musk and Patchouli.