Fragrance comparison

Oud Wahaaj vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Wahaaj

PARIS CORNER

5.001 votes

Rank #59,039 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #54,044 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Wahaaj takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Wahaaj
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Wahaaj3/4

Summer 18721/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Wahaaj
Sillage & projection: Oud Wahaaj
Value for money: Oud Wahaaj
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer 1872

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud WahaajPARIS CORNER

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOud Wahaaj

SillageOud Wahaaj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOud WahaajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Clary SageRosemarySaffron

Heart2 to 3 hours

PineappleJasmineRose

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliLeatherAmberOud

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Pineapple, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Oud Wahaaj, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,044

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 1872Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Wahaaj by PARIS CORNER opens with an aromatic burst of crushed rosemary, herbal clary sage, and warm saffron. It quickly reveals an unexpected fruity layer, where juicy pineapple contrasts with fresh jasmine and dewy rose petals. As the scent settles, a sturdy base of dark leather, earthy patchouli, resinous amber…

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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Wahaaj or Summer 1872?

Oud Wahaaj takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Wahaaj is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Oud Wahaaj for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Wahaaj or Summer 1872?

Oud Wahaaj lasts longest (Oud Wahaaj 80/100, Summer 1872 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Wahaaj or Summer 1872?

Oud Wahaaj projects furthest (Oud Wahaaj 75/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Wahaaj and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Pineapple, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Oud Wahaaj or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Wahaaj and Summer 1872?

Oud Wahaaj has top notes of Clary Sage, Rosemary and Saffron, heart notes of Pineapple, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Amber and Oud. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.