Fragrance comparison

Oud Pagode vs Vulcan's Revenge

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Oud Pagode

Chapel Factory

3.6445 votes

Rank #42,582 MuskyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vulcan's Revenge

Argos

3.6015 votes

Rank #23,225 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vulcan's Revenge takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Pagode
Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vulcan's Revenge
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Pagode2/5

Vulcan's Revenge3/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Pagode
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vulcan's Revenge
Sillage & projection: Vulcan's Revenge
Value for money: Oud Pagode
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vulcan's Revenge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud PagodeChapel Factory

Vulcan's RevengeArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 75%

3.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

Category winnerOud PagodeRating 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

27%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityVulcan's Revenge

SillageVulcan's Revenge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value32

Category winnerOud PagodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

oud92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both musky, 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

BergamotTangerineTuberose

Heart

Pink PepperCashmere WoodLabdanum

Base

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwoodOud

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Musk and Oud. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,225

PerfumerChristian Petrovich

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVulcan's RevengeHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Christian Petrovich launched Vulcan's Revenge in 2025 under the luxury niche house Argos. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet tangerine before revealing an unexpected heart of floral tuberose and warm cashmere wood. As the initial brightness settles, heavy musk and resinous labdanum pull the b…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Pagode or Vulcan's Revenge?

Vulcan's Revenge takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Pagode is rated 3.64/5 from 45 votes; Vulcan's Revenge is rated 3.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Oud Pagode for a musky and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vulcan's Revenge for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Pagode or Vulcan's Revenge?

Vulcan's Revenge lasts longest (Vulcan's Revenge 72/100, Oud Pagode 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Pagode or Vulcan's Revenge?

Vulcan's Revenge projects furthest (Vulcan's Revenge 68/100, Oud Pagode 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Pagode and Vulcan's Revenge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Musk and Oud.

Is Oud Pagode or Vulcan's Revenge better for summer or winter?

Oud Pagode suits daytime wear; Vulcan's Revenge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Pagode and Vulcan's Revenge?

Oud Pagode has top notes of Lotus and Tea, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Rice, a base of Musk and Oud. Vulcan's Revenge has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine and Tuberose, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.