Fragrance comparison

Sa'ud vs Dux Orientis

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sa'ud

Asdaaf

3.789 votes

Rank #51,118 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Dux Orientis

Pana Dora

3.5252 votes

Rank #19,052 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sa'ud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sa'ud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dux Orientis
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Sa'ud3/4

Dux Orientis1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sa'ud
Sillage & projection: Sa'ud
Value for money: Sa'ud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dux Orientis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sa'udAsdaaf

Dux OrientisPana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

3.52/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

38%Love

15%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySa'ud

SillageSa'ud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value37

Category winnerSa'udBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

oud83%

musky74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

marine92%

musky84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

Woody NotesMuskOud

Top

CantaloupeTangeloBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SeaweedLitchi BlossomGreen Nard

Base

AmbroxanOudMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Musk and 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

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring95

Summer100

Fall100

Winter86

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,052

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDux OrientisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sa'ud opens with a bright orange and bergamot lift, then settles into a woody, musky dry-down with a noticeable oud thread. The overall effect reads smoother and easier to wear than many heavier oud styles. It suits shoppers who want a citrus-leaning oud with some floral softness rather than a dark, smoky statement sc…

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Pana Dora Dux Orientis opens with a sharp burst of cantaloupe, tangelo, and bergamot before plunging directly into a dark marine heart. Salty seaweed and floral litchi blossom clash against a heavy base of natural oud, ambroxan, and musk. The scent profile balances crisp Mediterranean citrus with cold seawater, wet dr…

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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, Sa'ud or Dux Orientis?

Sa'ud takes 3 of 4 categories. Sa'ud is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Dux Orientis is rated 3.52/5 from 52 votes. Choose Sa'ud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dux Orientis for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sa'ud or Dux Orientis?

Sa'ud lasts longest (Sa'ud 84/100, Dux Orientis 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sa'ud or Dux Orientis?

Projection is very close: Sa'ud 71/100, Dux Orientis 70/100 for sillage.

Do Sa'ud and Dux Orientis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Musk and Oud.

Is Sa'ud or Dux Orientis better for summer or winter?

Sa'ud suits evening wear; Dux Orientis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sa'ud and Dux Orientis?

Sa'ud has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Oud. Dux Orientis has top notes of Cantaloupe, Tangelo, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Seaweed, Litchi Blossom and Green Nard, a base of Ambroxan, Oud and Musk.