Fragrance comparison

Oud X vs Confident

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud X

Benjamin Barber

3.6952 votes

Rank #15,211 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Confident

My Geisha

3.6020 votes

Rank #50,578 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud X takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Oud X4/5

Confident1/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud X
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Confident
Sillage & projection: Oud X
Value for money: Oud X
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

ConfidentMy Geisha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%

Category winnerOud XRating 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

30%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

15%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityConfident

SillageOud X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOud XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

metallic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

patchouli69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronNutmegTropical FruitBergamotLavenderMagnolia

Heart3 to 4 hours

OudJasminePeonyGuavaRoseLily of the Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskCashmeran

InformationalShared notesOud, Bergamot, Saffron and Cedar. Durations are only published for Confident, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer36

Fall93

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring67

Summer58

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,211

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#50,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Confident by My Geisha is a woody and warm spicy fragrance that centers on aromatic saffron, dark oud, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, herbal lavender, and warm nutmeg, accompanied by a touch of tropical fruit and magnolia. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich oud paired with g…

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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 Confident?

Oud X takes 4 of 5 categories. Oud X is rated 3.69/5 from 52 votes; Confident is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Oud X for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Confident for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud X or Confident?

They last about the same: Confident 81/100, Oud X 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud X or Confident?

Oud X projects furthest (Oud X 69/100, Confident 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud X and Confident smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Oud, Bergamot, Saffron and Cedar.

Is Oud X or Confident better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud X and Confident?

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. Confident has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Tropical Fruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Oud, Jasmine, Peony and Guava, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.