Fragrance comparison

Oud Sensuel vs Incense Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,037 ratings analysed

Oud Sensuel

Guerlain

3.1010 votes

Rank #69,141 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Incense Oud

By Kilian

4.151,027 votes

Rank #487 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Oud Sensuel1/4

Incense Oud3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SensuelGuerlain

Incense OudBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%

4.15/ 5 · 1,027 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerIncense OudRating 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

61%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

830 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIncense Oud

SillageOud Sensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

rose77%

oud69%

smoky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and woody

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

RoseCardamomPink PepperGeranium

Heart

PatchouliVirginia CedarPapyrusMethyl Pamplemousse

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwoodoak mossMuskFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men31

Unisex61

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#487

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews137

Category winnerIncense OudHigher 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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Incense Oud by By Kilian delivers a dry, resinous experience anchored by agarwood and warm spice. This unisex scent balances a sharp, peppery opening with a heavy, meditative base of incense and sandalwood. It functions best in cooler weather or formal evening settings, offering a sophisticated presence that avoids co…

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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 Incense Oud?

Incense Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Sensuel is rated 3.10/5 from 10 votes; Incense Oud is rated 4.15/5 from 1,027 votes. Choose Oud Sensuel for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Incense Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sensuel or Incense Oud?

Incense Oud lasts longest (Incense Oud 77/100, Oud Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sensuel or Incense Oud?

Oud Sensuel projects furthest (Oud Sensuel 67/100, Incense Oud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sensuel and Incense Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Virginia Cedar.

Is Oud Sensuel or Incense Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Sensuel and Incense Oud?

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. Incense Oud has top notes of Rose, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Papyrus and Methyl Pamplemousse, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and oak moss.