Fragrance comparison

Oud Sahara vs Aqua di Aix

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Sahara

Le Monde Gourmand

4.27199 votes

Rank #4,006 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Aqua di Aix

Absolument Parfumeur

3.5812 votes

Rank #48,814 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Sahara takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Sahara
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aqua di Aix
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Sahara3/5

Aqua di Aix2/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Sahara
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua di Aix
Sillage & projection: Aqua di Aix
Value for money: Oud Sahara
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Sahara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SaharaLe Monde Gourmand

Aqua di AixAbsolument Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 62%Had 10%Want 28%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

Category winnerOud SaharaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

199 votes

25%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAqua di Aix

SillageAqua di Aix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOud SaharaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

animalic30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomBergamotApple

Heart

IncenseJasmineBlack Pepper

Base

VetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense and Amber. Durations are only published for Oud Sahara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer29

Fall100

Winter81

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex71

Women20

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#48,814

PerfumerMarc Villaceque, Pascal Rolland

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOud SaharaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Sahara by Le Monde Gourmand presents an approachable take on smoky oriental fragrance. Built around resinous amber and dry incense, it opens with a toast of warm spice before settling into a balsamic, faintly animalic base. The scent feels cozy rather than aggressive, trading sharp church incense for a soft, powde…

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Aqua di Aix by Absolument Parfumeur is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women. Aqua di Aix was launched in 2014. Aqua di Aix was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque. Top notes are Cardamom, Bergamot and Apple; middle notes are Incense, Jasmine and Black Pepper; base notes are Vetiver, Amber and Musk.

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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 Sahara or Aqua di Aix?

Oud Sahara takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Sahara is rated 4.27/5 from 199 votes; Aqua di Aix is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Oud Sahara for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aqua di Aix for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sahara or Aqua di Aix?

Aqua di Aix lasts longest (Aqua di Aix 70/100, Oud Sahara 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sahara or Aqua di Aix?

Aqua di Aix projects furthest (Aqua di Aix 70/100, Oud Sahara 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sahara and Aqua di Aix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense and Amber.

Is Oud Sahara or Aqua di Aix better for summer or winter?

Oud Sahara suits evening wear; Aqua di Aix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sahara and Aqua di Aix?

Oud Sahara features Incense and Amber. Aqua di Aix has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Musk.