Fragrance comparison

Oud X vs Morabeza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Oud X

Benjamin Barber

3.6952 votes

Rank #15,211 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Morabeza

Água de Cabo Verde

3.504 votes

Rank #59,137 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Morabeza takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud X
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Morabeza
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Oud X1/4

Morabeza3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Morabeza
Sillage & projection: Morabeza
Value for money: Morabeza
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

MorabezaÁgua de Cabo Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMorabeza

SillageMorabeza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMorabezaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

metallic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody 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

BergamotGreen AppleGrapefruitGreen Notes

Heart

DatesCashmere WoodPeonyGeraniumFreesia

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Peony and Freesia. 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,211

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#59,137

PerfumerCristian Calabro

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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Morabeza opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot before settling into a woody, musky base. It is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a clean, approachable scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to evening dinners. The blend feels grounded yet energetic, perfect for those who en…

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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 Morabeza?

Morabeza takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud X is rated 3.69/5 from 52 votes; Morabeza is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oud X for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Morabeza for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud X or Morabeza?

They last about the same: Morabeza 80/100, Oud X 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud X or Morabeza?

Morabeza projects furthest (Morabeza 75/100, Oud X 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud X and Morabeza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Peony and Freesia.

Is Oud X or Morabeza better for summer or winter?

Oud X suits evening wear; Morabeza suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud X and Morabeza?

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. Morabeza has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Dates, Cashmere Wood, Peony and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.