Fragrance comparison

Oudi vs Sublime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Oudi

Paris Oud

5.001 votes

Rank #58,714 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sublime

Chaugan

3.6131 votes

Rank #49,682 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oudi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sublime
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oudi2/5

Sublime3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudiParis Oud

SublimeChaugan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%

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

1 vote · too few to score

16%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOudi

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOudiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

musky84%

oud77%

amber69%

smoky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

leather69%

rose61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperRaspberry

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Incense

Base4 to 7 hours

White Musk

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBlack PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RaspberryIncense

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber

Category winnerSublimeLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oudi by Paris Oud is an oriental woody fragrance built around a contrast of bright fruit and dark woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper paired against sweet raspberry, giving the first spray a fresh spicy lift. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich agarwood wrapped in dry incense, introduc…

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Sublime by Chaugan presents a spicy, sweet floral composition rooted in dark woods and resins. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp rose, cracked black pepper, and warm ginger, giving an energetic and spicy introduction. As the opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges, pairing ripe raspberry and lush rose petals …

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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, Oudi or Sublime?

Sublime takes 3 of 5 categories. Oudi is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sublime is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Oudi for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sublime for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudi or Sublime?

Oudi lasts longest (Oudi 80/100, Sublime 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oudi or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 75/100, Oudi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oudi and Sublime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Raspberry and Incense.

Is Oudi or Sublime better for summer or winter?

Oudi suits day or night wear; Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudi and Sublime?

Oudi has top notes of Black Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Incense, a base of White Musk. Sublime has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Raspberry and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Amber.