Fragrance comparison

Roseaoud & Musc vs Ruh

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 496 ratings analysed

Roseaoud & Musc

Mancera

3.92297 votes

Rank #8,008 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ruh

Pekji

4.08199 votes

Rank #2,454 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruh takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roseaoud & Musc
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ruh
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Roseaoud & Musc2/7

Ruh4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ruh
Community sentiment: Ruh
Longevity: Ruh
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Roseaoud & Musc
Versatility: Roseaoud & Musc
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ruh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roseaoud & MuscMancera

RuhPekji

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerRuhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

297 votes

52%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerRuhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRuh

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRoseaoud & MuscBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy91%

oud83%

musky74%

powdery65%

woody56%

warm spicy100%

rose90%

woody80%

white floral70%

coffee60%

oud50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Spicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSaffronJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwood

Top

Saffron

Heart

RoseCardamomJasmine

Base

CoffeeAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliWoody NotesAmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Roseaoud & Musc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoseaoud & MuscMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex55

Women31

Men7

Unisex75

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,008

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerÖmer Ipekçi

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerRuhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roseaoud & Musc by Mancera delivers a clean, modern take on the classic Arabian rose-oud style. The scent kicks off with a dry burst of culinary spices and bright saffron before quickly opening into sweet jasmine and a deep crimson rose. Rather than overwhelming you with barnyard funk, the agarwood base remains polish…

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Ruh opens with saffron, cardamom and rose, then settles into a deep coffee, musk and oud base with a smooth woody glow. Reviews consistently describe it as warm, spicy and polished rather than harsh. It suits rose-oud lovers who want something richer and more textured, especially in cool weather or evening wear. Sampl…

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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, Roseaoud & Musc or Ruh?

Ruh takes 4 of 7 categories. Roseaoud & Musc is rated 3.92/5 from 297 votes; Ruh is rated 4.08/5 from 199 votes. Choose Roseaoud & Musc for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ruh for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Roseaoud & Musc or Ruh?

Ruh lasts longest (Ruh 78/100, Roseaoud & Musc 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roseaoud & Musc or Ruh?

Projection is very close: Roseaoud & Musc 69/100, Ruh 69/100 for sillage.

Do Roseaoud & Musc and Ruh smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Roseaoud & Musc or Ruh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roseaoud & Musc is the stronger pick. For winter, Roseaoud & Musc is the stronger pick. Roseaoud & Musc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roseaoud & Musc and Ruh?

Roseaoud & Musc has top notes of Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Sandalwood. Ruh has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Coffee, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Woody Notes.