Fragrance comparison

Oudi vs Ruaa

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 345 ratings analysed

Oudi

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.85342 votes

Rank #1,721 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

Ruaa

Junaid Perfumes

5.003 votes

Rank #33,288 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruaa takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oudi
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ruaa
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Oudi1/3

Ruaa2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudiAl Haramain Perfumes

RuaaJunaid Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

300 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRuaa

SillageRuaa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both oud, amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex65

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#33,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOudiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oudi by Al Haramain is a rose forward oud oil that leans warm, spicy and distinctly Middle Eastern. Many wearers describe a churchy or mosque like incense vibe, with saffron and woods keeping the rose from turning syrupy. It can wear louder than you expect for a roll on, and longevity is often praised. The biggest dow…

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Ruaa by Junaid Perfumes is a potent, deep oriental blend centered on a bold rose opening that quickly gives way to dark, resinous agarwood. It is a highly projected fragrance that finds its footing best in evening wear and cooler climates. Those who appreciate traditional, heavy hitting Middle Eastern compositions wil…

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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, Oudi or Ruaa?

Ruaa takes 2 of 3 categories. Oudi is rated 3.85/5 from 342 votes; Ruaa is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oudi for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ruaa for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudi or Ruaa?

Ruaa lasts longest (Ruaa 100/100, Oudi 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oudi or Ruaa?

Ruaa projects furthest (Ruaa 100/100, Oudi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oudi and Ruaa smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Oudi or Ruaa better for summer or winter?

Ruaa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudi and Ruaa?

Oudi features Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood. Ruaa has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Sandalwood and Amber.