Fragrance comparison

Oud Tabac vs Ruby Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud Tabac

Amouroud

4.10354 votes

Rank #2,021 TobaccoAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Oud

Bella Bellissima

4.673 votes

Rank #48,996 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Tabac takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud Tabac
Choose it for a tobacco and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ruby Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Tabac2/3

Ruby Oud0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud TabacAmouroud

Ruby OudBella Bellissima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 354 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

314 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityOud Tabac

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

oud69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GingerSaffronCorianderHeliotrope

Heart

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumAmberwood

Base

Bourbon VanillaCedarMuskLabdanum

Top

Red Chilli PepperSaffronHeliotrope

Heart

MyrhhTobaccoPatchouli Leaf

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanillaAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Heliotrope, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex30

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,021

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#48,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud TabacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouroud Oud Tabac opens with a sharp, spicy ginger and saffron burst, quickly settling into a deep, resinous tobacco and oud combination. It is a bold, long-lasting unisex scent that leans into dark, sweet, and woody territory. Best suited for autumn and winter nights, this fragrance demands attention and is perfect …

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Ruby Oud by Bella Bellissima offers a thick, resinous layer of saffron and red pepper that cuts through the winter cold. It quickly settles into a smoky tobacco and myrrh heart, anchored by a prominent agarwood base. This is a heavy, dark fragrance designed for chilly nights and formal settings rather than casual day …

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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 Tabac or Ruby Oud?

Oud Tabac takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud Tabac is rated 4.10/5 from 354 votes; Ruby Oud is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oud Tabac for a tobacco and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ruby Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Tabac or Ruby Oud?

Oud Tabac lasts longest (Oud Tabac 79/100, Ruby Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Tabac or Ruby Oud?

Projection is very close: Oud Tabac 70/100, Ruby Oud 70/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Tabac and Ruby Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Saffron, Heliotrope, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Tabac or Ruby Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Tabac and Ruby Oud?

Oud Tabac has top notes of Ginger, Saffron, Coriander and Heliotrope, heart notes of Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum and Amberwood, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Labdanum. Ruby Oud has top notes of Red Chilli Pepper, Saffron and Heliotrope, heart notes of Myrhh, Tobacco and Patchouli Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).