Fragrance comparison

Royal Rose Aoud vs Sand Aoud

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,094 ratings analysed

Royal Rose Aoud

M. Micallef

3.67485 votes

Rank #9,875 RoseOud

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66%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Sand Aoud

Mancera

4.04609 votes

Rank #2,953 Warm SpicyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sand Aoud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Royal Rose Aoud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Sand Aoud
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Royal Rose Aoud1/7

Sand Aoud6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal Rose AoudM. Micallef

Sand AoudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 485 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 609 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerSand AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

403 votes

40%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

609 votes

Category winnerSand AoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySand Aoud

SillageSand Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSand AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

floral65%

fruity56%

warm spicy100%

oud90%

fruity80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

balsamic50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both oud, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantSaffron

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)

Base

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

SpicesBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

IncenseSaffronRose

Base8-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Saffron, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sand Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerRoyal Rose AoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men72

Unisex27

Women1

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,875

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#2,953

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerSand AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Rose Aoud by M. Micallef is a rich floral fragrance that centers on the deep, resinous character of agarwood. It opens with sharp black currant and spicy saffron, settling into a dark rose heart. This is a sophisticated choice for evening wear during colder months, suited for those who appreciate a bold, wood-fo…

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Mancera Sand Aoud captures the parched heat of desert dunes through dry spices and dark resins. It opens with a punchy clash of tart black currant syrup and dry culinary spices that feels sharp for the first three minutes. That initial sting calms down fast. A warm heart of smoky frankincense and golden saffron soon r…

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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, Royal Rose Aoud or Sand Aoud?

Sand Aoud takes 6 of 7 categories. Royal Rose Aoud is rated 3.67/5 from 485 votes; Sand Aoud is rated 4.04/5 from 609 votes. Choose Royal Rose Aoud for a rose and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Sand Aoud for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Royal Rose Aoud or Sand Aoud?

Sand Aoud lasts longest (Sand Aoud 79/100, Royal Rose Aoud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Rose Aoud or Sand Aoud?

Sand Aoud projects furthest (Sand Aoud 66/100, Royal Rose Aoud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royal Rose Aoud and Sand Aoud smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Saffron, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Royal Rose Aoud or Sand Aoud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Royal Rose Aoud is the stronger pick. For winter, Sand Aoud is the stronger pick. Sand Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Rose Aoud and Sand Aoud?

Royal Rose Aoud has top notes of Black Currant and Saffron, heart notes of Rose and Agarwood (Oud), a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Sand Aoud has top notes of Spices and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and White Musk.