Fragrance comparison

Oud X vs Irth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 191 ratings analysed

Oud X

Benjamin Barber

3.6952 votes

Rank #15,211 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,300 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Oud X3/7

Irth4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud XBenjamin Barber

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerIrthRating 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

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOud X

SillageOud X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

metallic61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and sweet

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

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOud, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer36

Fall93

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud XMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,211

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#7,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher 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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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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 Irth?

Irth takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud X is rated 3.69/5 from 52 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Oud X for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud X or Irth?

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

Which projects more, Oud X or Irth?

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

Do Oud X and Irth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Oud, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood and Ambergris.

Is Oud X or Irth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud X is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud X is the stronger pick. Oud X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud X and Irth?

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. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.