Fragrance comparison

Phoenix Flame vs Strong Oregano

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

1 wins

Phoenix Flame

Mabelle O'Rama

4.1833 votes

Rank #20,186 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Strong Oregano

Indices Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #71,257 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix Flame takes 1 of 1 categories.

Phoenix Flame
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Strong Oregano
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Phoenix Flame1/1

Strong Oregano0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: Phoenix Flame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Phoenix FlameMabelle O'Rama

Strong OreganoIndices Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 71%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

oud70%

aromatic60%

herbal50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic77%

oud53%

herbal30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SumacCardamomCinnamon

Heart

ImmortelleLavender

Base

OudMyrrhFrankincenseAmberPatchouli

Notes

OreganoOudImmortelleCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesImmortelle and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall100

Winter92

Day25

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex56

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,186

PerfumerMabelle O'Rama

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#71,257

PerfumerCécile Doan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhoenix FlameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phoenix Flame opens with a sharp burst of sumac, crushed cardamom, and sweet cinnamon bark that immediately cuts through cold air. As the initial spice settles, dry lavender and immortelle add an earthy, herbal texture before dark frankincense, myrrh, and warm amber take over the base. The dry-down stays smoky and res…

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Strong Oregano by Indices Parfums challenges expectations with a sharp, herbal opening. This 2025 release leans into the bitter, aromatic profile of its namesake, softened by a woody base. It offers an unconventional Mediterranean scent for those who prefer savory, botanical profiles over traditional sweetness. Ideal …

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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.

Do Phoenix Flame and Strong Oregano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and oud accords. Common notes include Immortelle and Oud.

Is Phoenix Flame or Strong Oregano better for summer or winter?

Phoenix Flame suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phoenix Flame and Strong Oregano?

Phoenix Flame has top notes of Sumac, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Immortelle and Lavender, a base of Oud, Myrrh, Frankincense and Amber. Strong Oregano features Oregano, Oud, Immortelle and Cedar.