Fragrance comparison

Oud Sensuel vs Almas

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

Oud Sensuel

Guerlain

3.1010 votes

Rank #69,141 OudAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,265 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almas takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oud Sensuel
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Oud Sensuel0/4

Almas4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SensuelGuerlain

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAlmasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlmas

SillageAlmas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value23

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomNeroli

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumIris

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVirginia Cedar

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Neroli, Agarwood (Oud) and Geranium. Durations are only published for Oud Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,141

PerfumerRanda Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,265

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Sensuel by Guerlain is a woody fragrance for men that balances deep woods with fresh aromatic accents. The scent opens with cool, citrusy neroli paired with warm cardamom, creating an immediate contrast between clean brightness and dry spice. As the opening settles, agarwood takes center stage, accompanied by the …

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Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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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 Sensuel or Almas?

Almas takes 4 of 4 categories. Oud Sensuel is rated 3.10/5 from 10 votes; Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes. Choose Oud Sensuel for a oud and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sensuel or Almas?

Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Oud Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sensuel or Almas?

Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Oud Sensuel 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sensuel and Almas smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Neroli, Agarwood (Oud) and Geranium.

Is Oud Sensuel or Almas better for summer or winter?

Oud Sensuel suits evening wear; Almas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sensuel and Almas?

Oud Sensuel has top notes of Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar. Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber.