Oud X vs IBERIA
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud X takes 1 of 1 categories.
Oud XChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
IBERIAChoose it for a woody and aromatic character.
Oud X1/1
IBERIA0/1
- Ratings & consensus
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- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
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- Note pyramid (duration)
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- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud X
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud XBenjamin BarberIBERIAArtenisiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
metallic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OudBergamot
Heart
SaffronCedarPatchouliPeonyLily of the ValleyFreesia
Base
SandalwoodDatesAmbergrisMuskVanilla
Top
CorianderBergamotGeraniumRosemary
Heart
Lily of the ValleyOsmanthusCinnamonSaffronJasmineCloveRoseIris
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodAgarwoodVanillaLeatherVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer36
Fall93
Winter100
Day85
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,211
PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#76,692
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOud XHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud 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…
Reviews →IBERIA opens green and spicy, with bergamot, rosemary and coriander giving it a brisk aromatic lift before the heart turns softer and more textured. Iris, rose, osmanthus and saffron add powder, florals and a lightly suede-like nuance. As it settles, the fragrance leans firmly woody, dry and warm. Sandalwood, cedar, o…
Reviews →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.
Do Oud X and IBERIA smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood.
Is Oud X or IBERIA better for summer or winter?
Oud X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud X and IBERIA?
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. IBERIA has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Geranium and Rosemary, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Osmanthus, Cinnamon and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Agarwood and Vanilla.
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