Fragrance comparison

Oud Nude vs Ancient Forest

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 980 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Nude

Guerlain

4.21970 votes

Rank #3,200 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Ancient Forest

Scents of Man

3.8010 votes

Rank #57,522 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Nude takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Nude
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ancient Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oud Nude3/5

Ancient Forest1/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Nude
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Nude
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Ancient Forest
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Nude

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud NudeGuerlain

Ancient ForestScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 970 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

Category winnerOud NudeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

970 votes

50%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOud Nude

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value71

Category winnerAncient ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

oud84%

almond77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)RaspberryAlmondBourbon VanillaSandalwoodRoseAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

White SandalwoodCypressYuzuPine TreeFirBergamotBasilVetiverCardamomFennelAgarwood (Oud)Atlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Oud Nude, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer24

Fall100

Winter97

Day90

Night100

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex48

Women47

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,200

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews149

Overall rank#57,522

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud NudeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Nude by Guerlain offers a gentle, refined take on dark resinous wood. Composed by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the fragrance contrasts tart raspberry and creamy almond with bourbon vanilla and smooth agarwood. Instead of the sharp, medicinal punch found in traditional Middle Eastern blends, the oud here feels softened …

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Ancient Forest by Scents of Man captures the raw, cool spirit of a woodland morning. Notes of bergamot and juniper strike a sharp, bracing opening, while cypress and smoky myrrh ground the scent in earthy depth. It suits anyone seeking an atmospheric, forest-inspired daily fragrance that balances crisp, green freshnes…

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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 Nude or Ancient Forest?

Oud Nude takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Nude is rated 4.21/5 from 970 votes; Ancient Forest is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Oud Nude for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ancient Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Nude or Ancient Forest?

They last about the same: Oud Nude 68/100, Ancient Forest 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Nude or Ancient Forest?

Projection is very close: Oud Nude 55/100, Ancient Forest 55/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Nude and Ancient Forest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Atlas Cedar.

Is Oud Nude or Ancient Forest better for summer or winter?

Oud Nude suits evening wear; Ancient Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Nude and Ancient Forest?

Oud Nude features Agarwood (Oud), Raspberry, Almond, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood. Ancient Forest features White Sandalwood, Cypress, Yuzu, Pine Tree and Fir.