Fragrance comparison

Rich Man Oud vs Warek

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 153 ratings analysed

Rich Man Oud

Paris Bleu Parfums

4.004 votes

Rank #55,621 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Warek

Kajal

3.86149 votes

Rank #10,340 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Warek takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rich Man Oud
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Warek
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rich Man Oud1/4

Warek3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rich Man OudParis Bleu Parfums

WarekKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

3.86/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWarek

SillageWarek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerRich Man OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

fruity69%

amber61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both leather, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumRoseSaffronArtemisia

Heart2 to 4 hours

IncenseSandalwoodCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

SaffronIncense

Heart

RoseGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmber

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Incense and Leather. Durations are only published for Rich Man Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men66

Unisex29

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,340

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerWarekHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rich Man Oud by Paris Bleu Parfums is an oriental woody fragrance that centers on a rich combination of dark fruit and dry resins. It opens with juicy plum, spiced saffron, bitter artemisia, and velvety rose before shifting into a dry heart of frankincense, cedarwood, and creamy sandalwood. The base rests on agarwood,…

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Warek by Kajal brings a dark, heavy combination of saffron and smoky incense straight to the forefront. Built for cold nights, this unisex scent anchors its warm spices with a dense base of leather and agarwood. It is a bold choice for anyone who appreciates thick, woody compositions with a noticeable Middle Eastern i…

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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, Rich Man Oud or Warek?

Warek takes 3 of 4 categories. Rich Man Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Warek is rated 3.86/5 from 149 votes. Choose Rich Man Oud for a woody and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Warek for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rich Man Oud or Warek?

Warek lasts longest (Warek 83/100, Rich Man Oud 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rich Man Oud or Warek?

Warek projects furthest (Warek 70/100, Rich Man Oud 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rich Man Oud and Warek smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Incense and Leather.

Is Rich Man Oud or Warek better for summer or winter?

Rich Man Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rich Man Oud and Warek?

Rich Man Oud has top notes of Plum, Rose, Saffron and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vanilla. Warek has top notes of Saffron and Incense, heart notes of Rose, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.