Fragrance comparison

Oud Pagode vs L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Oud Pagode

Chapel Factory

3.6445 votes

Rank #42,582 MuskyOud

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36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Auphorie

4.1345 votes

Rank #10,317 FloralWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oud Pagode
Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Pagode1/7

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang6/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Community sentiment: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Longevity: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Sillage & projection: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Value for money: Oud Pagode
Versatility: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud PagodeChapel Factory

L'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 75%

4.13/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 77%

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

24%Like

29%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

66%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityL'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

SillageL'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value44

Category winnerOud PagodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

oud92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LotusTea

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodRice

Base6-8 hrs

MuskOud

Top

LotusMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Jasmine TeaCinnamonOrris RootRoseStar AniseCuminCloves

Base

VanillaBitter AlmondHayAmberCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLotus, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for Oud Pagode, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall87

Winter87

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night67

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,317

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Pagode strips away the heavy, animalic funk commonly found in traditional agarwood fragrances. The opening reveals translucent lotus flower and delicate green tea, floating on crisp air. Soon after, an unusual savory warmth emerges through freshly steamed rice and soft cashmere wood. The base rests on clean white …

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L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang by Auphorie is a complex floral woody musk that evokes the ancient Silk Road. It opens with bright mandarin and orange blossom, settling into a heart of jasmine tea and exotic spices. The dry-down reveals a resinous, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a contemplative scent for th…

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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 Pagode or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Pagode is rated 3.64/5 from 45 votes; L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang is rated 4.13/5 from 45 votes. Choose Oud Pagode for a musky and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Pagode or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang lasts longest (L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang 85/100, Oud Pagode 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Pagode or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang projects furthest (L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang 78/100, Oud Pagode 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Pagode and L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lotus, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is Oud Pagode or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Pagode is the stronger pick. Oud Pagode suits daytime wear; L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Pagode and L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

Oud Pagode has top notes of Lotus and Tea, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Rice, a base of Musk and Oud. L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang has top notes of Lotus, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine Tea, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Bitter Almond, Hay and Amber.