Fragrance comparison

Rosam vs Terryfic Oud L'Eau

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 497 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rosam

Histoires de Parfums

3.97416 votes

Rank #3,327 RoseOud

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57%scent match

Closely related

Terryfic Oud L'Eau

Terry de Gunzburg

4.0281 votes

Rank #15,677 OudWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosam takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rosam
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rosam4/7

Terryfic Oud L'Eau3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rosam
Community sentiment: Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Longevity: Rosam
Sillage & projection: Rosam
Value for money: Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Versatility: Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RosamHistoires de Parfums

Terryfic Oud L'EauTerry de Gunzburg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerRosamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

416 votes

37%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerTerryfic Oud L'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRosam

SillageRosam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerTerryfic Oud L'EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

oud100%

warm spicy91%

rose83%

citrus74%

metallic65%

leather56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both oud, rose and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Taif RoseSaffronIncense

Base6-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronRoseCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Citruses, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Rosam, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring53

Summer30

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night52

Category winnerTerryfic Oud L'EauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex58

Women29

Date 37%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 16%

Men32

Unisex50

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,327

PerfumerGerald Ghislain

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#15,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRosamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosam by Histoires de Parfums is an unapologetic, rich blend of velvety Taif rose, smoky agarwood, and sharp saffron that immediately grabs your attention. Created by Gerald Ghislain in 2011, it takes the classic Middle Eastern rose and oud theme and injects it with a dry, resinous energy. The initial spray hits with …

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Terryfic Oud L'Eau by Terry de Gunzburg offers a brighter, lighter take on dark resinous wood. It mixes crisp citruses with smoky saffron and soft rose. This unisex scent wears beautifully on spring mornings when you want a sophisticated but fresh woody profile that stands out without overwhelming those around you.

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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, Rosam or Terryfic Oud L'Eau?

Rosam takes 4 of 7 categories. Rosam is rated 3.97/5 from 416 votes; Terryfic Oud L'Eau is rated 4.02/5 from 81 votes. Choose Rosam for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Terryfic Oud L'Eau for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosam or Terryfic Oud L'Eau?

Rosam lasts longest (Rosam 80/100, Terryfic Oud L'Eau 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosam or Terryfic Oud L'Eau?

Rosam projects furthest (Rosam 71/100, Terryfic Oud L'Eau 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosam and Terryfic Oud L'Eau smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Citruses, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Rosam or Terryfic Oud L'Eau better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terryfic Oud L'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosam is the stronger pick. Rosam suits evening wear; Terryfic Oud L'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosam and Terryfic Oud L'Eau?

Rosam has top notes of Rose and Citruses, heart notes of Taif Rose, Saffron and Incense, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. Terryfic Oud L'Eau features Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Citruses.