Fragrance comparison

Oud Nawaf vs Itaque

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Nawaf

Ormonde Jayne

3.8817 votes

Rank #38,982 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Itaque

WOOT

3.4511 votes

Rank #66,174 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Nawaf takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Nawaf
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Itaque
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oud Nawaf3/5

Itaque2/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Nawaf
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Nawaf
Sillage & projection: Itaque
Value for money: Itaque
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 Jayne

ItaqueWOOT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 34%Had 3%Want 63%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerOud NawafRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

36%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityOud Nawaf

SillageItaque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value50

Category winnerItaqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

leather69%

oud61%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

fresh spicy48%

balsamic30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCardamomRose

Heart

SandalwoodOudGuaiac WoodAkigalawood

Base

SuedePatchouliCypriolMusk

Top

TamarindCardamomNutmegMarigold

Heart

Gurjan balsamSaffronGuaiac WoodPeony

Base

ResinFrankincenseAmbergrisMyrrhOudPatchouliCypriolWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Oud, Guaiac Wood 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 season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex35

Women25

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#66,174

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud NawafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormonde 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 →

Itaque by WOOT is a woody amber scent built on a foundation of frankincense and myrrh. This 2024 release balances bright tamarind and spicy cardamom with a deep, resinous core. It performs best during cool autumn evenings, offering a grounding, atmospheric experience for those who appreciate complex, wood-forward prof…

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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 Nawaf or Itaque?

Oud Nawaf takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Nawaf is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Itaque is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Oud Nawaf for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Itaque for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Nawaf or Itaque?

They last about the same: Oud Nawaf 61/100, Itaque 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Nawaf or Itaque?

Itaque projects furthest (Itaque 63/100, Oud Nawaf 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Nawaf and Itaque smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Oud, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Is Oud Nawaf or Itaque better for summer or winter?

Oud Nawaf suits evening wear; Itaque suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Nawaf and Itaque?

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. Itaque has top notes of Tamarind, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Marigold, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Peony, a base of Resin, Frankincense, Ambergris and Myrrh.