Oud Zarian vs Amber Suede
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Zarian takes 5 of 6 categories.
Oud ZarianChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amber SuedeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Zarian5/6
Amber Suede1/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Zarian
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Zarian
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Zarian
- Value for money
- Amber Suede
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Oud Zarian
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Zarian
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud ZarianCreedAmber SuedePrecious LiquidWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.63/ 5 · 764 votes
Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%
3.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
Category winnerOud ZarianRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
17%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
19%Hate
764 votes
23%Love
8%Like
38%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Zarian
SillageOud Zarian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber SuedeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
soft spicy77%
sweet69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
musky84%
leather77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
SpicesFrankincenseGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
May Rose
Base8-14 hrs
LicoriceMyrrhTonka BeanOudSandalwoodPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
FrankincenseSuedeSaffronSpices
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliMuskOud
Base6-8+ hrs
Bourbon VetiverPink Pepper
Category winnerOud ZarianLongest dry-down: 8-14 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer6
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall57
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,125
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#69,862
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOud ZarianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Oud Zarian brings a rich, smoky warmth that immediately fills a cold room. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and zesty bergamot, quickly grounded by the dry smoke of frankincense and a dusting of mixed kitchen spices. As the initial sharpness calms, a velvety May rose emerges in the center, …
Reviews →Amber Suede by Precious Liquid skips the harsh chemical blast common in modern leather scents. The opening brings smooth suede, dry saffron, and an airy puff of frankincense. It feels velvety right away. Warm spices and clean musk quickly balance the dark patchouli and subtle oud in the core. You will not smell like a…
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.
Which is better, Oud Zarian or Amber Suede?
Oud Zarian takes 5 of 6 categories. Oud Zarian is rated 3.63/5 from 764 votes; Amber Suede is rated 3.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Oud Zarian for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amber Suede for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Zarian or Amber Suede?
Oud Zarian lasts longest (Oud Zarian 85/100, Amber Suede 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Zarian or Amber Suede?
Oud Zarian projects furthest (Oud Zarian 76/100, Amber Suede 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Zarian and Amber Suede smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Frankincense, Oud and Patchouli.
Is Oud Zarian or Amber Suede better for summer or winter?
Oud Zarian suits evening wear; Amber Suede suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Zarian and Amber Suede?
Oud Zarian has top notes of Spices, Frankincense, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, a base of Licorice, Myrrh, Tonka Bean and Oud. Amber Suede has top notes of Frankincense, Suede, Saffron and Spices, heart notes of Patchouli, Musk and Oud, a base of Bourbon Vetiver and Pink Pepper.
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