Fragrance comparison

Oudi vs Spinel

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Oudi

Al Majed Oud

5.004 votes

Rank #29,817 AmberCitrus

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Spinel

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

5.004 votes

Rank #37,996 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Oudi
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Spinel
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oudi2/4

Spinel2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spinel
Sillage & projection: Spinel
Value for money: Oudi
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 Majed Oud

SpinelAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySpinel

SillageSpinel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value17

Category winnerOudiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

white floral65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

rose77%

patchouli69%

white floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Amber

Top

BergamotPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineIris

Base

PatchouliAmberVanillaSandalwoodOud

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOudiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oudi by Al Majed Oud is a unisex oriental woody scent built around a bright bergamot lift, a jasmine streak, and a warm amber base. One wearer describes it as a “super phenomenal oud” that gives a true, high quality oud feel in a spray format. Expect an ambery, slightly animalic oud impression that can read bold, esp…

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Spinel by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Spinel was launched in 2024. Top notes are Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oud.

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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 Spinel?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oudi is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Spinel is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oudi for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Spinel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudi or Spinel?

Spinel lasts longest (Spinel 93/100, Oudi 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oudi or Spinel?

Spinel projects furthest (Spinel 75/100, Oudi 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oudi and Spinel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Oudi or Spinel better for summer or winter?

Oudi suits evening wear; Spinel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudi and Spinel?

Oudi has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber. Spinel has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.