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Pure Oud vs Raw Passion

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Pure Oud

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Raw Passion

    Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pure Oud4/5
Raw Passion1/5
Ratings & consensus
Pure Oud
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pure Oud
Sillage & projection
Pure Oud
Value for money
Raw Passion
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pure Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pure OudAtelier Segall & Barutti
Raw PassionDenim
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
3.50/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 34%Had 34%Want 31%
Category winnerPure OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

25%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
19%Dislike
13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityPure Oud

SillagePure Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value100
Category winnerRaw PassionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody90%
oud80%
aromatic70%
mossy60%
warm spicy50%
cinnamon100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
lavender69%
aromatic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Agarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesOakmossBergamot
Heart
PepperBay LeafNutmegCloveCinnamonMint
Base
CeleryAllspiceCedarResins
Top15-30 mins
LavenderMintBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
CinnamonCedarOakmoss
Base3-5 hrs
VanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Mint. Durations are only published for Raw Passion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer7
Fall100
Winter86
Day14
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex64
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Casual 32%Date 31%Party 21%Work 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,207

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPure OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Oud opens with a sharp burst of bergamot backed immediately by dark agarwood and crisp woodsy notes. As the top notes settle, clove, nutmeg, bay leaf, and pepper push forward, giving the heart an intense fresh spicy bite. Cool mint cuts through the warm spices, preventing the blend from becoming heavy early on. I…

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Denim Raw Passion is an affordable, spicy aromatic splash designed for brisk weather and casual downtime. The first spray punches through with a quick flash of cool mint and sharp lavender before revealing a warm core of sweet cinnamon and dry cedar wood. It has an unapologetic barbershop backbone softened by a powder…

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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, Pure Oud or Raw Passion?

Pure Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Pure Oud is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes; Raw Passion is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes. Choose Pure Oud for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Raw Passion for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Oud or Raw Passion?

Pure Oud lasts longest (Pure Oud 90/100, Raw Passion 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Oud or Raw Passion?

Pure Oud projects furthest (Pure Oud 67/100, Raw Passion 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Oud and Raw Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Mint.

Is Pure Oud or Raw Passion better for summer or winter?

Pure Oud suits evening wear; Raw Passion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Oud and Raw Passion?

Pure Oud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Nutmeg and Clove, a base of Celery, Allspice, Cedar and Resins. Raw Passion has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Oakmoss, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.

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