Fragrance comparison

Rose Oud vs No.5 Oud Essenza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

1 wins

Rose Oud

Maison Alhambra

4.0616 votes

Rank #36,286 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

No.5 Oud Essenza

Amoret

—0 votes

Rank #80,713 AmberOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Oud takes 1 of 1 categories.

Rose Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
No.5 Oud Essenza
Choose it for a amber and oud character.

Rose Oud1/1

No.5 Oud Essenza0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose OudMaison Alhambra

No.5 Oud EssenzaAmoret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

amber100%

oud92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

metallic69%

leather61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both oud, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Labdanum

Heart

PatchouliSaffronRose

Base

AgarwoodOudSandalwoodCedar

Top

LabdanumSaffron

Heart

Rose

Base

AgarwoodOud

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Saffron, Rose and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#80,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Oud by Maison Alhambra presents a dry, resinous take on the traditional rose and oud pairing. Focused on smoky labdanum and woody patchouli, it creates an earthy profile that leans away from floral sweetness. This unisex composition offers a grounded experience, making it a reliable choice for those seeking a cam…

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No.5 Oud Essenza by Amoret offers a dry, resinous take on a classic Eastern theme. A dusty pinch of saffron opens the experience, meeting the thick warmth of labdanum. As the scent settles, a dark rose emerges to soften the sharp, medicine-like edges of agarwood. It is a bold option for cool evening wear.

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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.

Do Rose Oud and No.5 Oud Essenza smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Saffron, Rose and Agarwood.

Is Rose Oud or No.5 Oud Essenza better for summer or winter?

Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Oud and No.5 Oud Essenza?

Rose Oud has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar. No.5 Oud Essenza has top notes of Labdanum and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood and Oud.