Oud Sable vs Night on the Nile
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Oud SableChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Night on the NileChoose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Sable2/5
Night on the Nile2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Sable
- Value for money
- Night on the Nile
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Oud Sable
- Fragranxe ranking
- Night on the Nile
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud SableCallistoNight on the NileSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
3.89/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
42%Love
26%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageOud Sable
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNight on the NileBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
leather88%
rose77%
animalic65%
warm spicy53%
vanilla42%
leather100%
citrus92%
rose84%
oud77%
amber69%
animalic61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both leather, amber and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Turkish RoseFruity NotesSaffron
Heart2 to 4 hours
BenzoinPatchouliOud
Base6 to 10 hours
LeatherAkigalawoodVanillaAmber
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitPassionfruitBergamotSaffron
Heart2-4 hrs
OudPatchouli
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherTurkish RoseAmberVanilla
Category winnerOud SableLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,497
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,965
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerNight on the NileHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud Sable by Callisto is an oriental woody fragrance that balances rich resinous depth with sweet accents. The opening pairs jammy Turkish rose and ripe fruity notes with dry, golden saffron. As the scent settles, a heart of dark oud, earthy patchouli, and warm benzoin adds density and resinous smoke. The base anchors…
Reviews →Night on the Nile by Sphinx Fragrances pairs tart tropical passionfruit and bright grapefruit with dark oud wood and smooth leather. Launched in 2025, this unisex oriental blend avoids heavy resinous smoke by leading with a vibrant fruit splash before settling into warm amber, sweet vanilla, and earthy patchouli. It s…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Oud Sable or Night on the Nile?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Oud Sable is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Night on the Nile is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Oud Sable for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Night on the Nile for a leather and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Sable or Night on the Nile?
They last about the same: Oud Sable 80/100, Night on the Nile 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Oud Sable or Night on the Nile?
Oud Sable projects furthest (Oud Sable 75/100, Night on the Nile 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Sable and Night on the Nile smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Saffron, Patchouli and Oud.
Is Oud Sable or Night on the Nile better for summer or winter?
Oud Sable suits evening wear; Night on the Nile suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Sable and Night on the Nile?
Oud Sable has top notes of Turkish Rose, Fruity Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Benzoin, Patchouli and Oud, a base of Leather, Akigalawood, Vanilla and Amber. Night on the Nile has top notes of Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Oud and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Turkish Rose, Amber and Vanilla.
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