Fragrance comparison

Oud Opulence vs Red African

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Oud Opulence

Maison de l'Avenir

4.001 votes

Rank #54,053 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Red African

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.5439 votes

Rank #12,338 Fresh SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red African takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Opulence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Red African
Choose it for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Oud Opulence1/4

Red African3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red African
Sillage & projection: Red African
Value for money: Oud Opulence
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red African

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir

Red AfricanAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

4.54/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

62%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityRed African

SillageRed African

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOud OpulenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

caramel91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

balsamic65%

woody56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSaffronCaramelNutmegBulgarian Rose

Heart

PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumLeatherOudFrankincense

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMuskMossCopaiba balmPeru Balsam

Top

Brazilian Rosewood

Heart

NutmegCaramel

Base

VanillaAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring36

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRed AfricanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison de l'Avenir introduces Oud Opulence, a dark woody blend built around saffron, leather, and warm amber. This unisex fragrance targets enthusiasts who appreciate bold, resinous scents. It performs best in cold weather, offering a dense, textured profile that cuts through the winter air while settling into a sweet…

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Red African is a cosy, edible gourmand that wears like caramel vanilla drizzled over warm spice and soft woods. Several wearers describe a bakery vibe, with chocolate and coffee facets showing up on skin, especially in cooler weather. Expect a bold, sweet opening that can turn more intimate later. Some people also not…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Opulence or Red African?

Red African takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Opulence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Red African is rated 4.54/5 from 39 votes. Choose Oud Opulence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Red African for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Opulence or Red African?

Red African lasts longest (Red African 71/100, Oud Opulence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Opulence or Red African?

Red African projects furthest (Red African 58/100, Oud Opulence 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Opulence and Red African smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Caramel, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Oud Opulence or Red African better for summer or winter?

Oud Opulence suits evening wear; Red African suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Opulence and Red African?

Oud Opulence has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Caramel and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Geranium and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. Red African has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Nutmeg and Caramel, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris and Musk.