Fragrance comparison

Reale Oud vs Kotor

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Reale Oud

Professor

5.002 votes

Rank #55,016 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Kotor

Memo Paris

4.0374 votes

Rank #14,493 WoodyAmber

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.
Kotor
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Reale Oud3/4

Kotor1/4

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: Kotor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reale OudProfessor

KotorMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.03/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

50%Love

19%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityReale Oud

SillageReale Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value35

Category winnerReale OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

amber83%

leather74%

fresh spicy65%

rose56%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

nutty69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Notes

HazelnutMyrrhAmberwoodCaramelLeatherSandalwoodTonka BeanMateClovesHoneyAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Sandalwood and Leather. 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

Spring33

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day48

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men23

Unisex59

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,016

PerfumerMoellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerKotorHigher 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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Kotor by Memo Paris opens with a strong burst of warm saffron, dark honey, and aromatic thyme. As the initial sharpness settles, a distinct roasted hazelnut note comes forward, grounded by smooth amberwood and dry cedar. Rich caramel and Madagascar vanilla soften the mid-notes without pushing the scent into sickly swe…

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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 Kotor?

Reale Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Reale Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Kotor is rated 4.03/5 from 74 votes. Choose Reale Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Kotor for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reale Oud or Kotor?

Reale Oud lasts longest (Reale Oud 100/100, Kotor 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reale Oud or Kotor?

Reale Oud projects furthest (Reale Oud 75/100, Kotor 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reale Oud and Kotor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Sandalwood and Leather.

Is Reale Oud or Kotor better for summer or winter?

Reale Oud suits day or night wear; Kotor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reale Oud and Kotor?

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. Kotor features Hazelnut, Myrrh, Amberwood, Caramel and Leather.