Fragrance comparison

Oud Jumeira vs Ardent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,441 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Jumeira

Insider Parfums

3.679 votes

Rank #46,389 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Ardent

Boadicea the Victorious

4.281,432 votes

Rank #186 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Jumeira takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Jumeira
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ardent
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Oud Jumeira3/4

Ardent1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud JumeiraInsider Parfums

ArdentBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

4.28/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

55%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

947 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityOud Jumeira

SillageOud Jumeira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerOud JumeiraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

woody77%

fruity69%

leather61%

amber100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

beeswax69%

patchouli61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseFruity NotesPassionfruitSaffron

Heart

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwoodBenzoin

Base

AkigalawoodLabdanumVanillaLeatherAmber

Top

Turkish RoseSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds

Heart

RoseBeeswaxHedioneJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Saffron, Benzoin and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring52

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men10

Unisex56

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#186

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews214

Category winnerArdentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Jumeira by Insider Parfums brings a bold blend of Turkish rose and passionfruit against a dark backdrop of agarwood. It is a woody, spicy composition designed for those who want a strong presence. It works well for evening wear in cooler weather, balancing fruity sweetness with resinous leather and deep amber note…

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Ardent by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of Turkish rose, warm saffron, and dry coriander before settling into a dense base of patchouli, beeswax, and amber. It wears best during cold autumn and winter evenings when cool air keeps its sweet honeyed texture balanced. This unisex release suits lovers of dark…

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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 Jumeira or Ardent?

Oud Jumeira takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Jumeira is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Ardent is rated 4.28/5 from 1,432 votes. Choose Oud Jumeira for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ardent for a amber and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Jumeira or Ardent?

They last about the same: Oud Jumeira 80/100, Ardent 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Jumeira or Ardent?

Oud Jumeira projects furthest (Oud Jumeira 75/100, Ardent 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Jumeira and Ardent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Saffron, Benzoin and Labdanum.

Is Oud Jumeira or Ardent better for summer or winter?

Oud Jumeira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Jumeira and Ardent?

Oud Jumeira has top notes of Turkish Rose, Fruity Notes, Passionfruit and Saffron, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood and Benzoin, a base of Akigalawood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Leather. Ardent has top notes of Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Rose, Beeswax, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin.