Fragrance comparison

Oud X vs White Tea

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oud X

Benjamin Barber

3.6952 votes

Rank #14,748 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

White Tea

Proad

4.3346 votes

Rank #18,676 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud X takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oud X
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
White Tea
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud X5/7

White Tea2/7

Ratings & consensus: White Tea
Community sentiment: White Tea
Longevity: Oud X
Sillage & projection: Oud X
Value for money: Oud X
Versatility: Oud X
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

White TeaProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

4.33/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerWhite TeaRating 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

63%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerWhite TeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOud X

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%

fresh100%

green92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

honey61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily of the ValleyWhite TeaPeony

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanHoneyMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peony, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for White Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer36

Fall93

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall32

Winter18

Day100

Night30

Category winnerOud XMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,748

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#18,676

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews5

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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White Tea by Proad delivers a crisp, soothing scent profile designed for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright bergamot that immediately brings a clean, invigorating lift. As the citrus settles, a soft core of white tea emerges alongside sweet peony and fresh lily of the valley, creating a …

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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 White Tea?

Oud X takes 5 of 7 categories. Oud X is rated 3.69/5 from 52 votes; White Tea is rated 4.33/5 from 46 votes. Choose Oud X for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose White Tea for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud X or White Tea?

Oud X lasts longest (Oud X 79/100, White Tea 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud X or White Tea?

Oud X projects furthest (Oud X 69/100, White Tea 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud X and White Tea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peony, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood.

Is Oud X or White Tea better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud X and White Tea?

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. White Tea has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, White Tea and Peony, a base of Tonka Bean, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.