Fragrance comparison

Oudesire vs Torc Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

Oudesire

Ajmal

3.6672 votes

Rank #13,113 FruityOud

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53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Torc Oud

Boadicea the Victorious

4.17124 votes

Rank #8,982 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Torc Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oudesire
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Torc Oud
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oudesire3/7

Torc Oud4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudesireAjmal

Torc OudBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

4.17/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerTorc OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

64 votes

57%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerTorc OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTorc Oud

SillageOudesire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value37

Category winnerOudesireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

oud92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, oud and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseBergamot

Heart

RaspberryBlack CurrantGinger

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

RaspberryBlack CurrantAppleOrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseSaffronHeliotropeArtemisiaClovesJasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanillaMuskAmberIrisSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Bergamot and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer48

Fall95

Winter100

Day95

Night100

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerOudesireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex61

Women16

Men31

Unisex49

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#8,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerTorc OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Oudesire is a fruity floral oud with a bright, petal-heavy opening and a darker, woodier base. Jasmine, orange blossom and rose lead, then raspberry and black currant add a sweet-tart pulse, with ginger giving a little lift. As it dries down, oud, sandalwood, amber and musk take over, turning the fragrance warme…

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Torc Oud by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope, Artemisia, Cloves, Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla, Musk, Amber, Iris, Sandalwood, Ce…

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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, Oudesire or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Oudesire is rated 3.66/5 from 72 votes; Torc Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 124 votes. Choose Oudesire for a fruity and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Torc Oud for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudesire or Torc Oud?

They last about the same: Torc Oud 78/100, Oudesire 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oudesire or Torc Oud?

Oudesire projects furthest (Oudesire 77/100, Torc Oud 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oudesire and Torc Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Bergamot and Raspberry.

Is Oudesire or Torc Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oudesire is the stronger pick. For winter, Oudesire is the stronger pick. Oudesire suits day or night wear; Torc Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudesire and Torc Oud?

Oudesire has top notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Ginger, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Torc Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla and Musk.