Fragrance comparison

Oudesire vs True Love

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oudesire

Ajmal

3.6672 votes

Rank #13,113 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

True Love

FA'RA

3.333 votes

Rank #70,990 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudesire takes 3 of 3 categories.

Oudesire
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
True Love
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Oudesire3/3

True Love0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudesireAjmal

True LoveFA'RA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOudesire

SillageOudesire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

oud92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

rose77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and white floral

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

Black CurrantLemonBergamotRaspberryPlumMandarin OrangeApple

Heart

RoseJasminePeonyMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliAmbroxanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex61

Women16

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#70,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOudesireHigher 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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True Love by FA'RA opens with a juicy splash of tart black currant, ripe raspberry, and crisp green apple, instantly balanced by sunny mandarin orange and lemon. As the bright fruitiness settles, a lush bouquet of pink peony, dewy rose, and white jasmine emerges, creating a clean, romantic floral heart. Warm amber, sm…

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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 True Love?

Oudesire takes 3 of 3 categories. Oudesire is rated 3.66/5 from 72 votes; True Love is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oudesire for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose True Love for a fruity and citrus character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudesire or True Love?

Oudesire lasts longest (Oudesire 76/100, True Love 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oudesire or True Love?

Oudesire projects furthest (Oudesire 77/100, True Love 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oudesire and True Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot.

Is Oudesire or True Love better for summer or winter?

Oudesire suits day or night wear; True Love suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudesire and True Love?

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. True Love has top notes of Black Currant, Lemon, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and Ambroxan.