Fragrance comparison

Oud Sensuel vs Awtad

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud Sensuel

Guerlain

3.1010 votes

Rank #69,141 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Awtad

Swiss Arabian

—0 votes

Rank #71,660 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Sensuel takes 2 of 2 categories.

Oud Sensuel
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Awtad
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Oud Sensuel2/2

Awtad0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SensuelGuerlain

AwtadSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityOud Sensuel

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

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

BergamotNeroliOrange LeafPepper

Heart

CardamomJuniper BerriesLavenderSage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IrisLeatherLichenVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Neroli, Agarwood (Oud) and Iris. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#71,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud SensuelHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Awtad by Swiss Arabian presents a woody aromatic profile for men, launched in 2019. It opens with bright bergamot and neroli before shifting into spicy cardamom and sage. The scent settles into a base of oud, leather, and iris. It is a solid choice for cooler autumn days or professional settings when you want a ground…

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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 lasts longer, Oud Sensuel or Awtad?

Oud Sensuel lasts longest (Oud Sensuel 70/100, Awtad 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sensuel and Awtad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Neroli, Agarwood (Oud) and Iris.

Is Oud Sensuel or Awtad better for summer or winter?

Oud Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sensuel and Awtad?

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. Awtad has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Orange Leaf and Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Leather and Lichen.