Fragrance comparison

Paris Love vs Safari Oud

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Paris Love

Ulric de Varens

3.7345 votes

Rank #19,663 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Safari Oud

Al Zahra

3.002 votes

Rank #66,290 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Paris Love
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Safari Oud
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Paris Love2/4

Safari Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris LoveUlric de Varens

Safari OudAl Zahra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySafari Oud

SillageSafari Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerParis LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet91%

fresh spicy83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

amber56%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

rose69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Raspberry

Heart1-3 hrs

VanillaNutmeg

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwood

Top

OrangeRaspberry

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)NutmegJasmineRoseSandalwood

Base

AmberVanillaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Paris Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer61

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 24%Work 20%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#66,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Love opens with a fizzy splash of sweet raspberry that hits the air like pink spun sugar. That initial berry punch softens fast. Within ten minutes, warm nutmeg cuts through the sweetness, keeping the aroma from turning completely syrupy. A thick, comforting layer of creamy vanilla takes over the mid phase, swir…

Reviews →

Safari Oud by Al Zahra is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Safari Oud was launched in 2016. Top notes are Orange and Raspberry; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg, Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood; base notes are Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum.

Reviews →

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, Paris Love or Safari Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paris Love is rated 3.73/5 from 45 votes; Safari Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Paris Love for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Safari Oud for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paris Love or Safari Oud?

Safari Oud lasts longest (Safari Oud 100/100, Paris Love 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Love or Safari Oud?

Safari Oud projects furthest (Safari Oud 75/100, Paris Love 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Love and Safari Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Paris Love or Safari Oud better for summer or winter?

Paris Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Love and Safari Oud?

Paris Love has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Vanilla and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Safari Oud has top notes of Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum.