Refocus vs Harrods Aoud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Harrods Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Harrods AoudChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Refocus2/7
Harrods Aoud5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Harrods Aoud
- Community sentiment
- Harrods Aoud
- Longevity
- Harrods Aoud
- Sillage & projection
- Harrods Aoud
- Value for money
- Refocus
- Versatility
- Refocus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Harrods Aoud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RefocusM.INTHarrods AoudRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
4.06/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%
Category winnerHarrods AoudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 votes
54%Love
24%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
8%Hate
76 votes
Category winnerHarrods AoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHarrods Aoud
SillageHarrods Aoud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRefocusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
rose61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
Top
ArtemisiaAldehydesCitruses
Heart
Rose de Mai
Base
OlibanumCedarPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonMyrrhLabdanum
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Patchouli, Cedar and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter89
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRefocusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#6,573
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerHarrods AoudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRefocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
Reviews →Harrods Aoud opens greener and brighter than its name suggests, with bitter artemisia, sparkling aldehydes and a brief citrus lift before rose, incense and warm woods take over. The oud reads polished rather than animalic. On skin, it usually feels refined, spicy and resinous, with a smooth dry-down that leans woody, …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Refocus or Harrods Aoud?
Harrods Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories. Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes; Harrods Aoud is rated 4.06/5 from 141 votes. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Harrods Aoud for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Refocus or Harrods Aoud?
Harrods Aoud lasts longest (Harrods Aoud 82/100, Refocus 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Refocus or Harrods Aoud?
Harrods Aoud projects furthest (Harrods Aoud 68/100, Refocus 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Refocus and Harrods Aoud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Patchouli, Cedar and Labdanum.
Is Refocus or Harrods Aoud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Refocus is the stronger pick. For winter, Harrods Aoud is the stronger pick. Refocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Refocus and Harrods Aoud?
Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood. Harrods Aoud has top notes of Artemisia, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose de Mai, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).
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