Fragrance comparison

Percival vs Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,146 ratings analysed

3 wins

Percival

Parfums de Marly

4.245,142 votes

Rank #1,814 AmberWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #51,699 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Percival takes 3 of 5 categories.

Percival
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Percival3/5

Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh
Sillage & projection: Percival
Value for money: Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Percival
Fragranxe ranking: Percival

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PercivalParfums de Marly

Royal Chariot Of Bois OudhThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,142 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Chariot Of Bois Oudh

SillagePercival

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRoyal Chariot Of Bois OudhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HedioneVioletJasmineCorianderCinnamonCardamom

Base6-10 hrs

AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwoodTonka

Notes

SandalwoodVanillaOudBrazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeGuaiac WoodPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerPercivalLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 18%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,814

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#51,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPercivalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Percival upgrades the classic fresh fragrance formula with serious concentration and muscle. It cuts deep. Tart Italian bergamot and mandarin orange burst open alongside spicy pink pepper, slicing through heavy morning air with crisp barbershop energy. Fresh lavender and geranium steady that citrus pu…

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Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh by The Dua Brand combines the crisp orchard sweetness of crisp apple and warm vanilla with the dry, smoky backbone of dark oud and Brazilian rosewood. Right from the first spray, a burst of citrusy bergamot and fresh lavender cuts through the wood, keeping the blend from feeling overly heavy…

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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, Percival or Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh?

Percival takes 3 of 5 categories. Percival is rated 4.24/5 from 5,142 votes; Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Percival for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Percival or Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh?

Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh lasts longest (Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh 90/100, Percival 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Percival or Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh?

Percival projects furthest (Percival 58/100, Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Percival and Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Percival or Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh better for summer or winter?

Percival suits daytime wear; Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Percival and Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh?

Percival has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Hedione, Violet, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk and Balsam Fir. Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh features Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oud, Brazilian Rosewood and Mandarin Orange.