Fragrance comparison

Rhythm of Oud vs Russian Gold

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Rhythm of Oud

Ajmal

4.1476 votes

Rank #5,182 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Russian Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.6213 votes

Rank #27,924 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russian Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rhythm of Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Russian Gold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rhythm of Oud1/5

Russian Gold4/5

Ratings & consensus: Russian Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Russian Gold
Sillage & projection: Russian Gold
Value for money: Russian Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rhythm of Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rhythm of OudAjmal

Russian GoldPure Gold Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerRussian GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

14%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

77%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity98

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityRussian Gold

SillageRussian Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRussian GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

leather92%

woody84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCardamomNutmeg

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouliCedarwood

Base

LeatherMusk

Top20-30 mins

MaceMyrtleCardamomCuminNutmegSaffronPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumOlibanumMyrrh

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherPatchouliCedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Russian Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer26

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Spring77

Summer54

Fall92

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex22

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#27,924

PerfumerMaurus Bachmann

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRhythm of OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Rhythm of Oud opens warm and spicy, with saffron up front and a woody, leathery feel that quickly takes over. Several wearers mention a sweet fruity lift (some even get a mango-like touch), then a floral-leaning heart where jasmine and a rosy nuance sit behind the spice. Despite the name, the oud often reads sof…

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Russian Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes is a dense, unapologetic blast of exotic spices, dark resins, and heavy leather. Perfumer Maurus Bachmann built this 2016 release around a thick wall of nutmeg, cardamom, and pungent cumin that hits the room the second you press the atomizer. Within minutes, the fiery opening settles…

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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, Rhythm of Oud or Russian Gold?

Russian Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Rhythm of Oud is rated 4.14/5 from 76 votes; Russian Gold is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Rhythm of Oud for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Russian Gold for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rhythm of Oud or Russian Gold?

Russian Gold lasts longest (Russian Gold 98/100, Rhythm of Oud 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rhythm of Oud or Russian Gold?

Russian Gold projects furthest (Russian Gold 88/100, Rhythm of Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rhythm of Oud and Russian Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Rhythm of Oud or Russian Gold better for summer or winter?

Rhythm of Oud suits daytime wear; Russian Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rhythm of Oud and Russian Gold?

Rhythm of Oud has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Osmanthus, Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Leather and Musk. Russian Gold has top notes of Mace, Myrtle, Cardamom and Cumin, heart notes of Geranium, Olibanum and Myrrh, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Patchouli and Cedar.