Fragrance comparison

Palmetto vs Royal Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5,356 ratings analysed

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,810 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Royal Oud

Creed

4.365,309 votes

Rank #17,696 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Oud takes 2 of 2 categories.

Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Oud
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

Palmetto0/2

Royal Oud2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmettoNomenclature

Royal OudCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

4.36/ 5 · 5,309 votes

Category winnerRoyal OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

musky91%

powdery83%

citrus74%

aromatic65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLemonSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarAngelicaGalbanum

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Angelica, Musk and Lemon. Durations are only published for Royal Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Not enough votes yet

Work 40%Date 26%Casual 24%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,696

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerRoyal OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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Creed Royal Oud opens with an invigorating flash of pink pepper, Sicilian bergamot, and zesty lemon, delivering an immediate spark of dry warmth. As the citrus sparkle mellows, sharp Virginia cedarwood and earthy angelica root take center stage, creating an aroma reminiscent of fresh cedar shavings, clean paper, and s…

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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, Palmetto or Royal Oud?

Royal Oud takes 2 of 2 categories. Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes; Royal Oud is rated 4.36/5 from 5,309 votes. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Oud for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

Do Palmetto and Royal Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Angelica, Musk and Lemon.

Is Palmetto or Royal Oud better for summer or winter?

Palmetto suits daytime wear; Royal Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmetto and Royal Oud?

Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk. Royal Oud has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Angelica and Galbanum, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.