Oud Nawaf vs Apricot Nectar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apricot Nectar takes 3 of 5 categories.
Oud NawafChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Apricot NectarChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Oud Nawaf2/5
Apricot Nectar3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Nawaf
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Apricot Nectar
- Sillage & projection
- Apricot Nectar
- Value for money
- Apricot Nectar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Nawaf
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud NawafOrmonde JayneApricot NectarAmouroudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 34%Had 3%Want 63%
3.84/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%
Category winnerOud NawafRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
12%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
67%Love
33%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
Category winners
LongevityApricot Nectar
SillageApricot Nectar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApricot NectarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
musky77%
leather69%
oud61%
woody100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonCardamomRose
Heart
SandalwoodOudGuaiac WoodAkigalawood
Base
SuedePatchouliCypriolMusk
Top
Black PepperPink PepperOsmanthusBergamotCardamomTea RoseApricotCypriol
Heart
OlibanumJasmineRosePlumOud
Base
PatchouliCedarAmberOrrisMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rose, Oud and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day14
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,982
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#52,636
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerOud NawafHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrmonde Jayne Oud Nawaf opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and crushed cardamom before revealing a dark heart of sandalwood and dry guaiac wood. Clean rose lifts the initial spice, while synthetic oud and akigalawood lend a modern, polished woodiness rather than a heavy barnyard funk. As the top notes settle, pat…
Reviews →Apricot Nectar by Amouroud opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bergamot before settling into a soft, fruity heart. This unisex fragrance balances juicy apricot with jasmine and oud, creating an earthy yet sweet profile. It performs well during crisp spring days and cool autumn evenings, offering a distinctive…
Reviews →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 Nawaf or Apricot Nectar?
Apricot Nectar takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Nawaf is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Apricot Nectar is rated 3.84/5 from 11 votes. Choose Oud Nawaf for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Apricot Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Nawaf or Apricot Nectar?
Apricot Nectar lasts longest (Apricot Nectar 85/100, Oud Nawaf 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Nawaf or Apricot Nectar?
Apricot Nectar projects furthest (Apricot Nectar 75/100, Oud Nawaf 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Nawaf and Apricot Nectar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose, Oud and Patchouli.
Is Oud Nawaf or Apricot Nectar better for summer or winter?
Oud Nawaf suits evening wear; Apricot Nectar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Nawaf and Apricot Nectar?
Oud Nawaf has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom and Rose, heart notes of Sandalwood, Oud, Guaiac Wood and Akigalawood, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Cypriol and Musk. Apricot Nectar has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Osmanthus and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Orris.
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