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Oud Save The King vs Enigma Aoud

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

Updated 2,949 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Save The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Oud Save The King

    Choose it for a powdery and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Enigma Aoud

    Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.

Oud Save The King5/7
Enigma Aoud2/7
Ratings & consensus
Enigma Aoud
Community sentiment
Oud Save The King
Longevity
Oud Save The King
Sillage & projection
Oud Save The King
Value for money
Oud Save The King
Versatility
Enigma Aoud
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oud Save The King

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Oud Save The KingAtkinsons
Enigma AoudRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 2,546 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 403 votes
Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%
Category winnerEnigma AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

1,024 votes

56%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerOud Save The KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityOud Save The King

SillageOud Save The King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value36
Category winnerOud Save The KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
oud92%
woody84%
leather77%
iris69%
musky61%
powdery100%
rose92%
white floral84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Earl Grey TeaBergamot
Heart
SuedeOrris
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Top
Bergamot
Heart
PeachMay RoseJasmineNeroliYlang-YlangGeraniumHeliotrope
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodOrrisMuskAmbergrisPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer86
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEnigma AoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men54
Unisex41
Women4
Men2
Unisex38
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews581

Overall rank#2,243

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerOud Save The KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Save The King opens with Earl Grey and bergamot, then quickly settles into buttery suede, powdery iris, and a smooth woody base. On skin, it usually reads softer and creamier than the name suggests, with oud as a polished accent rather than a dark, animalic lead. This suits shoppers who want an easy-wearing oud wi…

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Enigma Aoud opens with a soft, juicy peach and rose pairing, then settles into powdery florals, creamy woods and a gentle vanilla-oud base. Despite the name, many wearers find the oud subtle rather than dominant. It suits someone who likes polished, feminine-leaning florals with a plush texture and a classic Roja sty…

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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 Save The King or Enigma Aoud?

Oud Save The King takes 5 of 7 categories. Oud Save The King is rated 4.24/5 from 2,546 votes; Enigma Aoud is rated 4.25/5 from 403 votes. Choose Oud Save The King for a powdery and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Enigma Aoud for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oud Save The King or Enigma Aoud?

Oud Save The King lasts longest (Oud Save The King 82/100, Enigma Aoud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Save The King or Enigma Aoud?

Oud Save The King projects furthest (Oud Save The King 73/100, Enigma Aoud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Save The King and Enigma Aoud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Oud Save The King or Enigma Aoud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enigma Aoud is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Save The King is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Save The King and Enigma Aoud?

Oud Save The King has top notes of Earl Grey Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede and Orris, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Enigma Aoud has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, May Rose, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Sandalwood and Orris.

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