Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Pure Indigo vs Ikon Oud

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

Updated 43 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Pure Indigo

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Ikon Oud

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pure Indigo2/4
Ikon Oud2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pure Indigo
Sillage & projection
Pure Indigo
Value for money
Ikon Oud
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ikon Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pure IndigoCamille Rochelle
Ikon OudZirh
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%
3.51/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 82%Had 13%Want 5%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

5%Love
63%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityPure Indigo

SillagePure Indigo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value74
Category winnerIkon OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
oud74%
earthy65%
balsamic56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
oud69%
earthy61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
IncenseMarigoldSaffron
Heart3 to 4 hours
AmberwoodPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
Agarwood (Oud)oak mossPraline
Top
IncenseCardamomSaffronelemi
Heart
oak mossGingerLavender
Base
OudPatchouliAmberwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Amberwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Pure Indigo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring13
Summer13
Fall88
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring27
Summer9
Fall82
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex10
Women0
Men76
Unisex24
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,765

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerIkon OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Indigo by Camille Rochelle is a warm, resinous woody fragrance that pairs smoky incense and bitter herbal marigold with deep saffron right from the first spray. As it settles, dry amberwood and earthy patchouli take center stage, balanced by a faint hint of lily-of-the-valley and a rich foundation of agarwood, fo…

Reviews →

Ikon Oud opens spicy and aromatic, with cardamom, saffron and incense giving it a dry, slightly herbal edge before the woods settle in. The oud here reads smoother than barnyard, supported by amberwood, patchouli and vetiver. It suits someone who wants an affordable, easy-wearing oud profile with a masculine lean. Exp…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pure Indigo or Ikon Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pure Indigo is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Ikon Oud is rated 3.51/5 from 36 votes. Choose Pure Indigo for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ikon Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Indigo or Ikon Oud?

Pure Indigo lasts longest (Pure Indigo 78/100, Ikon Oud 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Indigo or Ikon Oud?

Pure Indigo projects furthest (Pure Indigo 69/100, Ikon Oud 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Indigo and Ikon Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Amberwood and Patchouli.

Is Pure Indigo or Ikon Oud better for summer or winter?

Pure Indigo suits evening wear; Ikon Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Indigo and Ikon Oud?

Pure Indigo has top notes of Incense, Marigold and Saffron, heart notes of Amberwood, Patchouli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), oak moss and Praline. Ikon Oud has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and elemi, heart notes of oak moss, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amberwood and Vetiver.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance