Fragrance comparison

Oud X vs Abbracciami Fortissimo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud X

Benjamin Barber

3.6952 votes

Rank #15,211 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Abbracciami Fortissimo

PantaRei

4.4823 votes

Rank #27,369 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud X takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud X
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Abbracciami Fortissimo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud X3/5

Abbracciami Fortissimo2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud XBenjamin Barber

Abbracciami FortissimoPantaRei

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

Category winnerAbbracciami FortissimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

70%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityOud X

SillageOud X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAbbracciami FortissimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

metallic61%

woody100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OudBergamot

Heart

SaffronCedarPatchouliPeonyLily of the ValleyFreesia

Base

SandalwoodDatesAmbergrisMuskVanilla

Top20-30 mins

mulberryPearAppleBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisLily of the ValleySaffronPink PepperRoseGardeniaJasmineCardamom

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliLeatherAmberVetiverMuskOudSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesOud, Bergamot, Saffron and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Abbracciami Fortissimo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer36

Fall93

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter92

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,211

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#27,369

PerfumerAlessandro Pistoia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOud XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud X by Benjamin Barber is a multifaceted oriental floral that balances intense, resinous oud with a surprisingly airy, soapy heart. Launched in 2025, it pivots from a sharp, zesty bergamot opening into a complex mix of saffron and creamy sandalwood. It works best as an elevated, versatile choice for transitional spr…

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PantaRei Abbracciami Fortissimo opens with a thick, juicy splash of dark mulberry, crisp green apple, and sweet ripe pear. Give it two minutes. The initial citrus lift from bergamot flashes off quickly, letting a rich wave of powdery iris and warm cardamom take over the center stage. As the hours pass, the scent settl…

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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 X or Abbracciami Fortissimo?

Oud X takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud X is rated 3.69/5 from 52 votes; Abbracciami Fortissimo is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes. Choose Oud X for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Abbracciami Fortissimo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud X or Abbracciami Fortissimo?

Oud X lasts longest (Oud X 79/100, Abbracciami Fortissimo 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud X or Abbracciami Fortissimo?

Oud X projects furthest (Oud X 69/100, Abbracciami Fortissimo 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud X and Abbracciami Fortissimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Oud, Bergamot, Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Oud X or Abbracciami Fortissimo better for summer or winter?

Oud X suits evening wear; Abbracciami Fortissimo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud X and Abbracciami Fortissimo?

Oud X has top notes of Oud and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Cedar, Patchouli and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Dates, Ambergris and Musk. Abbracciami Fortissimo has top notes of mulberry, Pear, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley, Saffron and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Amber and Vetiver.