Fragrance comparison

Oud Luban vs Épine de Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Luban

Xerjoff

4.4137 votes

Rank #15,042 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Épine de Rose

Mizensir

3.3520 votes

Rank #50,170 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Luban takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oud Luban
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Épine de Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Luban4/5

Épine de Rose1/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Luban
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Luban
Sillage & projection: Oud Luban
Value for money: Épine de Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Luban

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud LubanXerjoff

Épine de RoseMizensir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 66%

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerOud LubanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

25%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

30%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityOud Luban

SillageOud Luban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value31

Category winnerÉpine de RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

citrus91%

soft spicy83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

floral56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBulgarian Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Orange Blossom

Base

IncenseVetiverCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeGingerAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

Bulgarian RosePink PepperBlack Pepper

Base

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall70

Winter20

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex33

Women11

Men38

Unisex31

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,042

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#50,170

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOud LubanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Oud Luban opens with a sharp flash of black pepper and dark Bulgarian rose before settling into dry agarwood and clean orange blossom. Created by nose Chris Maurice for the Xerjoff Mukhallat attar collection in 2012, this concentrated oil relies on resinous frankincense, smoky vetiver, and dry cedar wood in it…

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Épine de Rose by Mizensir delivers a crisp, spicy twist on fresh garden roses. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sharp fresh ginger, and a faint hint of dry agarwood. As it settles on skin, dewy Bulgarian rose petals mix with the prickle of pink pepper and cracked black pepper. The base grounds the floral freshness…

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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 Luban or Épine de Rose?

Oud Luban takes 4 of 5 categories. Oud Luban is rated 4.41/5 from 37 votes; Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Oud Luban for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Luban or Épine de Rose?

Oud Luban lasts longest (Oud Luban 69/100, Épine de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Luban or Épine de Rose?

Oud Luban projects furthest (Oud Luban 64/100, Épine de Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Luban and Épine de Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

Is Oud Luban or Épine de Rose better for summer or winter?

Oud Luban suits day or night wear; Épine de Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Luban and Épine de Rose?

Oud Luban has top notes of Black Pepper and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Orange Blossom, a base of Incense, Vetiver and Cedar. Épine de Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar and Incense.