Fragrance comparison

Sa'ud vs The Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sa'ud

Asdaaf

3.789 votes

Rank #51,630 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

The Oud

Roja Dove

3.6272 votes

Rank #14,180 WoodyAmber

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.
The Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sa'ud3/4

The Oud1/4

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: The Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sa'udAsdaaf

The OudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

3.62/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

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

42%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

31%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySa'ud

SillageSa'ud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSa'udBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

oud83%

musky74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

GeraniumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

ClovePatchouliLabdanumGuaiac WoodDry WoodFrankincenseCedarwoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter94

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men36

Unisex45

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,180

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerThe OudHigher 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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Roja Dove The Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, mandarin and geranium giving way to a polished floral heart where rose stands out most. The base turns woody, ambered and gently spicy, with oud adding texture more than roughness. This wears like a refined rose oud rather than an animalic oud bom…

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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 The Oud?

Sa'ud takes 3 of 4 categories. Sa'ud is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; The Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 72 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 The Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sa'ud or The Oud?

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

Which projects more, Sa'ud or The Oud?

Sa'ud projects furthest (Sa'ud 71/100, The Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sa'ud and The Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Sa'ud or The Oud better for summer or winter?

Sa'ud suits evening wear; The Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sa'ud and The Oud?

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. The Oud has top notes of Geranium, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Clove, Patchouli, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.