Fragrance comparison

Royal vs Italian Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Royal

kari

—0 votes

Rank #72,958 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Italian Oud

Sicili Fragances

4.205 votes

Rank #56,883 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italian Oud takes 1 of 1 categories.

Royal
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character.
Italian Oud
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Royal0/1

Italian Oud1/1

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: Italian Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royalkari

Italian OudSicili Fragances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

herbal74%

amber65%

sweet56%

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPetitgrainBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJuniper

Base

Palisander RosewoodSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

Calabrian bergamotLabdanumOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainCoriander

Base

OudPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanAmbergrisBenzoinMuskStyrax

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Coriander and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,883

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerItalian OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal by kari offers a straightforward splash of lavender and clean citrus. It is a traditional aromatic blend designed for warm afternoons. The base anchors the herbal top notes with a soft cedarwood dry-down, making it a reliable choice for men who want a simple, clean office scent.

Reviews →

Italian Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot and orange lifting a resinous amber and labdanum core before the woodier base takes over. The oud here reads smoother than harsh, with tonka, benzoin and musk giving it a warm, slightly sweet finish. It may suit someone who wants an oud fragrance that st…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Royal and Italian Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Coriander and Orange Blossom.

Is Royal or Italian Oud better for summer or winter?

Italian Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal and Italian Oud?

Royal has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Juniper, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Italian Oud has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Coriander, a base of Oud, Palisander Rosewood, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.