Fragrance comparison

Reale Oud vs Harmattan

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Reale Oud

Professor

5.002 votes

Rank #55,016 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Harmattan

Roads

3.7787 votes

Rank #12,678 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reale Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Reale Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Harmattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Reale Oud3/4

Harmattan1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reale OudProfessor

HarmattanRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.77/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

30%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityReale Oud

SillageReale Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerReale OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

amber83%

leather74%

fresh spicy65%

rose56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronBlack Pepper

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseCedarMyrrh

Base6 to 8 hours

Oriental notesSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top

Lavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSaffronBlack PepperTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodMyrrhTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Black Pepper and Rose. Durations are only published for Reale Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring12

Summer6

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,016

PerfumerMoellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerHarmattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reale Oud by Professor delivers an assertive oriental woody profile built around bold spices, dark woods, and resinous warmth. The scent begins with dry agarwood oud, sharp black pepper, and earthy saffron, creating an immediate punch of warmth. As it develops, a velvety rose note emerges alongside aromatic cedar and …

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Harmattan by Roads is a woody oriental fragrance that plays with the contrast between dry spices and resinous depth. It opens with aromatic lavender before settling into a heart of oud, vetiver, and saffron. This is a scent for those who enjoy a dusty, incense-heavy profile that sits close to the skin. It works best d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Reale Oud or Harmattan?

Reale Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Reale Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Harmattan is rated 3.77/5 from 87 votes. Choose Reale Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Harmattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reale Oud or Harmattan?

Reale Oud lasts longest (Reale Oud 100/100, Harmattan 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reale Oud or Harmattan?

Reale Oud projects furthest (Reale Oud 75/100, Harmattan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reale Oud and Harmattan smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Black Pepper and Rose.

Is Reale Oud or Harmattan better for summer or winter?

Reale Oud suits day or night wear; Harmattan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reale Oud and Harmattan?

Reale Oud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Cedar and Myrrh, a base of Oriental notes, Sandalwood, Leather and Patchouli. Harmattan has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Saffron and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Myrrh.