Fragrance comparison

Oud Sensuel vs Sapphire

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Oud Sensuel

Guerlain

3.1010 votes

Rank #69,141 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sapphire

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.8918 votes

Rank #53,129 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Oud Sensuel2/4

Sapphire2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SensuelGuerlain

SapphireCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%

Category winnerSapphireRating 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

22%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOud Sensuel

SillageOud Sensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

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%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

oud69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%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

CardamomMandarin OrangePink PepperNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)IrisAmberSandalwoodIncenseViolet LeafMagnolia

Base

BenzoinVirginia CedarMuskTonka Beanoak moss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Iris and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring0

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#53,129

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerSapphireHigher 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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Sapphire by Cuarzo Signature opens with a bright burst of sweet mandarin orange and warm, cracked cardamom spice, quickly backed by a prickle of pink pepper. As the initial citrus softens on your skin, a smooth heart of balsamic amber, creamy iris, and gentle agarwood oud takes center stage, creating a cozy and powder…

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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 Sapphire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud Sensuel is rated 3.10/5 from 10 votes; Sapphire is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes. Choose Oud Sensuel for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sapphire for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sensuel or Sapphire?

Oud Sensuel lasts longest (Oud Sensuel 70/100, Sapphire 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sensuel or Sapphire?

Oud Sensuel projects furthest (Oud Sensuel 67/100, Sapphire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sensuel and Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Iris and Tonka Bean.

Is Oud Sensuel or Sapphire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Sensuel and Sapphire?

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. Sapphire has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Benzoin, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.