Fragrance comparison

Royal Oud vs Oud Immortel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,619 ratings analysed

3 wins

Royal Oud

Mith

4.3926 votes

Rank #26,848 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Oud Immortel

Byredo

3.812,593 votes

Rank #1,087 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Royal Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Oud Immortel
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Royal Oud3/5

Oud Immortel2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal OudMith

Oud ImmortelByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 51%Had 6%Want 43%

3.81/ 5 · 2,593 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerRoyal OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,207 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud Immortel

SillageRoyal Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value39

Category winnerRoyal OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGreen TeaBergamotLemon

Heart

SuedeOrrisPatchouliPapyrus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPalisander RosewoodOakmossTobaccoIncense

Top

LimoncelloIncenseCardamom

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliPapyrusBrazilian Rosewood

Base

oak mossTobacco

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Papyrus and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer27

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men56

Unisex41

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews303

Category winnerOud ImmortelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Oud by Mith opens with cardamom, citrus and a green tea lift before settling into a smoother suede, iris and papyrus heart. The dry-down is woody, resinous and gently smoky, with oud, sandalwood, tobacco and incense giving it a warm, polished feel. It leans dry rather than sugary, and usually suits cooler weathe…

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Oud Immortel by Byredo offers a smoky, woody profile that feels clean and modern. It centers on agarwood, patchouli, and papyrus, brightened by a sharp limoncello opening. This scent suits those who want a versatile, office-friendly oud that avoids heavy, animalic notes. It works best in moderate weather, bridging the…

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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, Royal Oud or Oud Immortel?

Royal Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Royal Oud is rated 4.39/5 from 26 votes; Oud Immortel is rated 3.81/5 from 2,593 votes. Choose Royal Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Oud Immortel for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Royal Oud or Oud Immortel?

They last about the same: Oud Immortel 76/100, Royal Oud 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Royal Oud or Oud Immortel?

Projection is very close: Royal Oud 68/100, Oud Immortel 66/100 for sillage.

Do Royal Oud and Oud Immortel smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Papyrus and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Royal Oud or Oud Immortel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Royal Oud and Oud Immortel?

Royal Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Green Tea, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Patchouli and Papyrus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood and Oakmoss. Oud Immortel has top notes of Limoncello, Incense and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Papyrus and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of oak moss and Tobacco.