Fragrance comparison

Paytah vs Arabian Oud

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Paytah

Paolo Gigli

2.754 votes

Rank #65,858 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

Arabian Oud

Amira Parfums

4.008 votes

Rank #47,909 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Paytah
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Arabian Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Paytah1/2

Arabian Oud1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PaytahPaolo Gigli

Arabian OudAmira Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPaytah

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

oud100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

sweet56%

Scent match74%Closely related · both oud, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSichuan Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Palisander RosewoodAmberSandalwood

Base6-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Palisander RosewoodCardamom

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Base

AmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Palisander Rosewood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Paytah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring43

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 15%Work 12%

Men56

Unisex22

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabian OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Paytah enters the room with a fiery blast of Sichuan pepper and crushed green cardamom pods. The opening tingles on skin before giving way to dark, resinous palisander rosewood and warm golden amber. As the fragrance warms over several hours, a dense base of smoky agarwood emerges alongside earthy vetiver …

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Arabian Oud by Amira Parfums creates a woody experience centered on rosewood and cardamom. This scent settles into a base of ambergris and vanilla, offering a resinous profile. It suits those seeking a bold, traditional style for evening wear. The blend feels warm and suited for cooler climates, particularly during au…

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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, Paytah or Arabian Oud?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Paytah is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Arabian Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Paytah for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Arabian Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paytah or Arabian Oud?

Paytah lasts longest (Paytah 80/100, Arabian Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paytah and Arabian Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Palisander Rosewood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.

Is Paytah or Arabian Oud better for summer or winter?

Paytah suits evening wear; Arabian Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paytah and Arabian Oud?

Paytah has top notes of Cardamom and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Arabian Oud has top notes of Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver, a base of Ambergris and Vanilla.