Fragrance comparison

Oudh 36 vs United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oudh 36

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.35105 votes

Rank #2,784 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Roja Dove

4.48144 votes

Rank #2,879 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudh 36 takes 3 of 7 categories.

Oudh 36
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oudh 363/7

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union2/7

Ratings & consensus: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Community sentiment: Oudh 36
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Oudh 36
Versatility: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
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

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 52%

4.48/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionRating 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

69%Love

19%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerOudh 36Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value35

Category winnerOudh 36Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

rose72%

warm spicy58%

patchouli44%

balsamic30%

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

oud61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumYlang-YlangGeranium

Heart

RosePatchouliCedar

Base

AmberBenzoin

Top

ArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Taif RoseBlack CurrantRoseClovesGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseBenzoinCivetGuaiac WoodLabdanumMuskOakmoss

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–

Spring75

Summer72

Fall100

Winter88

Day74

Night100

Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#2,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

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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A rich rose, oud and incense fragrance with a polished, high-luxury feel. It opens bright with bergamot and artemisia, then quickly turns deeper, where Taif rose, cloves and smoky woods give it warmth, texture and weight. On skin, it usually reads opulent, spicy and musky rather than airy. This suits wearers who enjoy…

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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 United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

Oudh 36 takes 3 of 7 categories. Oudh 36 is rated 4.35/5 from 105 votes; United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union is rated 4.48/5 from 144 votes. Choose Oudh 36 for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudh 36 or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

They last about the same: Oudh 36 84/100, United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union 84/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oudh 36 or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

Projection is very close: Oudh 36 74/100, United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union 74/100 for sillage.

Do Oudh 36 and United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose.

Is Oudh 36 or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union better for summer or winter?

For summer, United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union is the stronger pick. For winter, Oudh 36 is the stronger pick. United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudh 36 and United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

Oudh 36 has top notes of Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Amber and Benzoin. United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union has top notes of Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Taif Rose, Black Currant, Rose and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Benzoin and Civet.