Fragrance comparison

Oudh 36 vs The Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

6 wins

Oudh 36

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.35105 votes

Rank #2,783 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

The Oud

Roja Dove

3.6272 votes

Rank #13,011 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudh 36 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oudh 36
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oudh 366/7

The Oud1/7

Ratings & consensus: Oudh 36
Community sentiment: Oudh 36
Longevity: Oudh 36
Sillage & projection: Oudh 36
Value for money: Oudh 36
Versatility: The Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oudh 36

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oudh 36Al Haramain Perfumes

The OudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 52%

3.62/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerOudh 36Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

42%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

31%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerOudh 36Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOudh 36

SillageOudh 36

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value38

Category winnerOudh 36Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

rose72%

warm spicy58%

patchouli44%

balsamic30%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumYlang-YlangGeranium

Heart

RosePatchouliCedar

Base

AmberBenzoin

Top

GeraniumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

ClovePatchouliLabdanumGuaiac WoodDry WoodFrankincenseCedarwoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter94

Day73

Night100

Category winnerThe OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Men36

Unisex45

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#13,011

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOudh 36Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oudh 36 is a deep, sweet amber with a resinous, slightly powdery feel, the kind of scent you keep going back to on a test strip. It can open with a balsamic, poplar-bud style amber resin, then settle into warm woods, patchouli and a soft rose nuance (many people read very little rose). Expect strong projection and lon…

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Roja Dove The Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, mandarin and geranium giving way to a polished floral heart where rose stands out most. The base turns woody, ambered and gently spicy, with oud adding texture more than roughness. This wears like a refined rose oud rather than an animalic oud bom…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oudh 36 or The Oud?

Oudh 36 takes 6 of 7 categories. Oudh 36 is rated 4.35/5 from 105 votes; The Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 72 votes. Choose Oudh 36 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudh 36 or The Oud?

Oudh 36 lasts longest (Oudh 36 84/100, The Oud 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oudh 36 or The Oud?

Oudh 36 projects furthest (Oudh 36 74/100, The Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oudh 36 and The Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose.

Is Oudh 36 or The Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Oudh 36 is the stronger pick. The Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudh 36 and The Oud?

Oudh 36 has top notes of Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Amber and Benzoin. The Oud has top notes of Geranium, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Clove, Patchouli, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.