Fragrance comparison

Oud Sensuel vs Strellson No 1

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Oud Sensuel

Guerlain

3.1010 votes

Rank #69,141 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Strellson No 1

Strellson

4.0636 votes

Rank #22,508 WoodyAromatic

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.
Strellson No 1
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Sensuel2/4

Strellson No 12/4

Ratings & consensus: Strellson No 1
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: Strellson No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SensuelGuerlain

Strellson No 1Strellson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%

4.06/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerStrellson No 1Rating 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

28%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOud Sensuel

SillageOud Sensuel

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%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Virginia CedarBergamotCardamomNeroli

Heart

LavenderCorianderJasmineIris

Base

VetyverPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Neroli, Iris 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

Spring100

Summer89

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

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#22,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerStrellson No 1Higher 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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Strellson No 1 opens with sharp bergamot, green cardamom, and dry Virginia cedar before settling into a clean herbal core. Crisp coriander and fresh lavender build a structured middle that feels crisp and tailored. As the top notes fade, a soft base of patchouli, smoky incense, and vetiver anchors the wear with subtle…

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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 Strellson No 1?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud Sensuel is rated 3.10/5 from 10 votes; Strellson No 1 is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes. Choose Oud Sensuel for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Strellson No 1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sensuel or Strellson No 1?

Oud Sensuel lasts longest (Oud Sensuel 70/100, Strellson No 1 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sensuel or Strellson No 1?

Oud Sensuel projects furthest (Oud Sensuel 67/100, Strellson No 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sensuel and Strellson No 1 smell similar?

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

Is Oud Sensuel or Strellson No 1 better for summer or winter?

Oud Sensuel suits evening wear; Strellson No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sensuel and Strellson No 1?

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. Strellson No 1 has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli and Incense.