Fragrance comparison

Oud Renaissance vs Percival

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,147 ratings analysed

Oud Renaissance

Spring

2.805 votes

Rank #71,124 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Percival

Parfums de Marly

4.245,142 votes

Rank #1,428 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Percival takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud Renaissance
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character.
Percival
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Renaissance0/3

Percival2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud RenaissanceSpring

PercivalParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPercival

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

amber50%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLoukhoum

Heart

Hellebore flowerGeraniumAmberwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Balsam FirTonka BeanCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HedioneVioletJasmineCorianderCinnamonCardamom

Base6-10 hrs

AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwoodTonka

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Amberwood and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Percival, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,124

PerfumerEmmanuelle Rivat

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,428

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerPercivalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Renaissance by Spring offers a surprising spin on Middle Eastern woody fragrances by mixing dessert-like Turkish delight with crisp evergreen forest notes. The opening greets you with crushed green cardamom pods and powdered rose-sugar loukhoum, giving it an initial confectionary sweetness. As it settles, earthy c…

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Parfums de Marly Percival upgrades the classic fresh fragrance formula with serious concentration and muscle. It cuts deep. Tart Italian bergamot and mandarin orange burst open alongside spicy pink pepper, slicing through heavy morning air with crisp barbershop energy. Fresh lavender and geranium steady that citrus pu…

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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 Renaissance or Percival?

Percival takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud Renaissance is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Percival is rated 4.24/5 from 5,142 votes. Choose Oud Renaissance for a oud and fresh spicy character. Choose Percival for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Renaissance or Percival?

Percival lasts longest (Percival 72/100, Oud Renaissance 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Renaissance or Percival?

Projection is very close: Oud Renaissance 58/100, Percival 58/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Renaissance and Percival smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Amberwood and Balsam Fir.

Is Oud Renaissance or Percival better for summer or winter?

Percival suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Renaissance and Percival?

Oud Renaissance has top notes of Cardamom and Loukhoum, heart notes of Hellebore flower, Geranium and Amberwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Balsam Fir, Tonka Bean and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Percival has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Hedione, Violet, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk and Balsam Fir.