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Oud Nude vs Oudesire

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

Updated 1,042 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudesire takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Oud Nude

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Oudesire

    Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Oud Nude3/7
Oudesire4/7
Ratings & consensus
Oud Nude
Community sentiment
Oud Nude
Longevity
Oudesire
Sillage & projection
Oudesire
Value for money
Oudesire
Versatility
Oudesire
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
OudesireAjmal
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 970 votes
Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%
3.66/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%
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

48%Love
14%Like
6%Ok
28%Dislike
3%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerOud NudeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityOudesire

SillageOudesire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value24
¤ Price value59
Category winnerOudesireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
oud84%
almond77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
fruity100%
oud92%
woody84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, oud and 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

Top
JasmineOrange BlossomRoseBergamot
Heart
RaspberryBlack CurrantGinger
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Raspberry, Sandalwood and Rose. 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
Spring48
Summer48
Fall95
Winter100
Day95
Night100
Category winnerOudesireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex48
Women47
Men23
Unisex61
Women16
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,200

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews149

Overall rank#12,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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 …

Reviews →

Ajmal Oudesire is a fruity floral oud with a bright, petal-heavy opening and a darker, woodier base. Jasmine, orange blossom and rose lead, then raspberry and black currant add a sweet-tart pulse, with ginger giving a little lift. As it dries down, oud, sandalwood, amber and musk take over, turning the fragrance warme…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Nude or Oudesire?

Oudesire takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Nude is rated 4.21/5 from 970 votes; Oudesire is rated 3.66/5 from 72 votes. Choose Oud Nude for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oudesire for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Nude or Oudesire?

Oudesire lasts longest (Oudesire 76/100, Oud Nude 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Nude or Oudesire?

Oudesire projects furthest (Oudesire 77/100, Oud Nude 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Nude and Oudesire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Raspberry, Sandalwood and Rose.

Is Oud Nude or Oudesire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oudesire is the stronger pick. For winter, Oudesire is the stronger pick. Oud Nude suits evening wear; Oudesire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Nude and Oudesire?

Oud Nude features Agarwood (Oud), Raspberry, Almond, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood. Oudesire has top notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Ginger, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

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