Fragrance comparison

Oud Sensuel vs Prada L'Homme Absolu

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 247 ratings analysed

Oud Sensuel

Guerlain

3.1010 votes

Rank #69,141 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Prada L'Homme Absolu

Prada

4.35237 votes

Rank #25,690 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada L'Homme Absolu takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oud Sensuel
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prada L'Homme Absolu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Sensuel0/5

Prada L'Homme Absolu4/5

Ratings & consensus: Prada L'Homme Absolu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prada L'Homme Absolu
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Prada L'Homme Absolu
Fragranxe ranking: Prada L'Homme Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SensuelGuerlain

Prada L'Homme AbsoluPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%

4.35/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerPrada L'Homme AbsoluRating 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

59%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPrada L'Homme Absolu

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

iris61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBlack PepperGreen MandarinBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisGeraniumNeroli

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberCedarLabdanum

Category winnerPrada L'Homme AbsoluLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men83

Unisex9

Women9

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#25,690

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrada L'Homme AbsoluHigher 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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Prada L'Homme Absolu opens with an invigorating burst of crushed black pepper and green mandarin before settling into luxurious iris. The initial citrus spark lasts twenty minutes on warm skin. Cardamom adds an immediate aromatic warmth that cuts through the chilly autumn air. Within forty minutes, powdery iris takes …

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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 Prada L'Homme Absolu?

Prada L'Homme Absolu takes 4 of 5 categories. Oud Sensuel is rated 3.10/5 from 10 votes; Prada L'Homme Absolu is rated 4.35/5 from 237 votes. Choose Oud Sensuel for a oud and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prada L'Homme Absolu for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sensuel or Prada L'Homme Absolu?

They last about the same: Prada L'Homme Absolu 71/100, Oud Sensuel 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sensuel or Prada L'Homme Absolu?

Projection is very close: Oud Sensuel 67/100, Prada L'Homme Absolu 67/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Sensuel and Prada L'Homme Absolu smell similar?

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

Is Oud Sensuel or Prada L'Homme Absolu better for summer or winter?

Oud Sensuel suits evening wear; Prada L'Homme Absolu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sensuel and Prada L'Homme Absolu?

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. Prada L'Homme Absolu has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Amber, Cedar and Labdanum.