Fragrance comparison

Ouddiction vs Unconditional Surrender

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ouddiction

Afnan

4.2065 votes

Rank #6,023 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Unconditional Surrender

Chatillon Lux Parfums

3.9432 votes

Rank #46,121 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ouddiction takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ouddiction
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Unconditional Surrender
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ouddiction5/7

Unconditional Surrender1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ouddiction
Community sentiment: Ouddiction
Longevity: Ouddiction
Sillage & projection: Ouddiction
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Unconditional Surrender
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ouddiction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OuddictionAfnan

Unconditional SurrenderChatillon Lux Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

Category winnerOuddictionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

41%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerOuddictionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOuddiction

SillageOuddiction

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

tobacco61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

tobacco77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Agarwood (Oud)LavenderSaffronBergamot

Heart

TobaccoTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarGeranium

Base

LeatherBrazilian RosewoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

Notes

AmberTobaccoAmyrisCedarGeraniumJasmineAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Cedar and Geranium. Durations are only published for Unconditional Surrender, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer7

Fall86

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter87

Day43

Night100

Category winnerUnconditional SurrenderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex10

Women8

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#46,121

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOuddictionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ouddiction leans into a dark, woody leather style with oud, saffron, lavender and tobacco giving it a dry, smoky feel rather than a sweet one. It opens bold, settles into smooth woods and warm amber, and usually reads more masculine than fully neutral. For shoppers who enjoy the Tom Ford Oud Wood lane but want somethi…

Reviews →

Unconditional Surrender by Chatillon Lux Parfums is a rich, dark woody fragrance built around dry tobacco leaf, warm amber, and sturdy cedar. Created by Shawn Maher, the scent delivers a grounded profile that avoids sugary excess, pairing deep resinous tones with amyris, subtle agarwood (oud), and an unexpected touch …

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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, Ouddiction or Unconditional Surrender?

Ouddiction takes 5 of 7 categories. Ouddiction is rated 4.20/5 from 65 votes; Unconditional Surrender is rated 3.94/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ouddiction for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Unconditional Surrender for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ouddiction or Unconditional Surrender?

Ouddiction lasts longest (Ouddiction 85/100, Unconditional Surrender 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ouddiction or Unconditional Surrender?

Ouddiction projects furthest (Ouddiction 76/100, Unconditional Surrender 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ouddiction and Unconditional Surrender smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and tobacco accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Cedar and Geranium.

Is Ouddiction or Unconditional Surrender better for summer or winter?

For summer, Unconditional Surrender is the stronger pick. For winter, Ouddiction is the stronger pick. Ouddiction suits evening wear; Unconditional Surrender suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ouddiction and Unconditional Surrender?

Ouddiction has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Lavender, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Leather, Brazilian Rosewood, Amber and Vetiver. Unconditional Surrender features Amber, Tobacco, Amyris, Cedar and Geranium.