Fragrance comparison

Pavor Nocturnus vs Legacy of Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pavor Nocturnus

Ikiryō

4.205 votes

Rank #61,238 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Legacy of Oud

Adyan by Anfar

4.333 votes

Rank #56,912 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pavor Nocturnus
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Legacy of Oud
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pavor Nocturnus2/3

Legacy of Oud1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pavor NocturnusIkiryō

Legacy of OudAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPavor Nocturnus

SillagePavor Nocturnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

oud84%

musky77%

cherry69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

smoky69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)DaturaAngelicaCostusCherryAmberwoodCognacCherry Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Agarwood (Oud)RaspberryIncense

Heart

RoseBenzoin

Base

AmberwoodSaffronBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Pavor Nocturnus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,238

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLegacy of OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pavor Nocturnus by Ikiryō is an unconventional amber floral fragrance built around a contrast of sweet blossoms and dark woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac and dark cherry, quickly met by powdery cherry blossom and the narcotic white floral presence of datura. Green angelica cuts through the…

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Legacy of Oud by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody fragrance for women and men. Legacy of Oud was launched in 2020. Top notes are Agarwood (Oud), Raspberry and Incense; middle notes are Rose and Benzoin; base notes are Amberwood, Saffron and Birch Tar.

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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, Pavor Nocturnus or Legacy of Oud?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories. Pavor Nocturnus is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Legacy of Oud is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Pavor Nocturnus for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Legacy of Oud for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pavor Nocturnus or Legacy of Oud?

Pavor Nocturnus lasts longest (Pavor Nocturnus 84/100, Legacy of Oud 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pavor Nocturnus or Legacy of Oud?

Pavor Nocturnus projects furthest (Pavor Nocturnus 88/100, Legacy of Oud 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavor Nocturnus and Legacy of Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Amberwood.

Is Pavor Nocturnus or Legacy of Oud better for summer or winter?

Pavor Nocturnus suits evening wear; Legacy of Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pavor Nocturnus and Legacy of Oud?

Pavor Nocturnus features Agarwood (Oud), Datura, Angelica, Costus and Cherry. Legacy of Oud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Raspberry and Incense, heart notes of Rose and Benzoin, a base of Amberwood, Saffron and Birch Tar.