Fragrance comparison

Sandal Oud vs Grapefruit Cognac

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Sandal Oud

Dévier

3.754 votes

Rank #54,727 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Grapefruit Cognac

The Dua Brand

3.836 votes

Rank #43,914 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sandal Oud
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Grapefruit Cognac
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sandal Oud2/4

Grapefruit Cognac2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sandal OudDévier

Grapefruit CognacThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySandal Oud

SillageGrapefruit Cognac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSandal OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

honey65%

vanilla56%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

cacao77%

sweet65%

citrus53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Dark ChocolateCognacToffeeEspressoHoneyNutmegSandalwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CognacCacaoGrapefruitDried FruitsCinnamonHazelnutHoneyNutmegCedarPearOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCognac, Honey and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Sandal Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Date 39%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 11%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGrapefruit CognacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sandal Oud by Dévier opens with a rich pour of boozy cognac and bitter dark chocolate that instantly commands attention. It does not apologize for its sweetness. As the initial vapor settles, thick golden honey and roasted espresso beans emerge, creating a cozy coffeehouse atmosphere that feels deeply indulgent. Smoot…

Reviews →

Grapefruit Cognac by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Grapefruit Cognac was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on fir…

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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, Sandal Oud or Grapefruit Cognac?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sandal Oud is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Grapefruit Cognac is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Sandal Oud for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Grapefruit Cognac for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandal Oud or Grapefruit Cognac?

Sandal Oud lasts longest (Sandal Oud 75/100, Grapefruit Cognac 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandal Oud or Grapefruit Cognac?

Grapefruit Cognac projects furthest (Grapefruit Cognac 75/100, Sandal Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandal Oud and Grapefruit Cognac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cognac, Honey and Nutmeg.

Is Sandal Oud or Grapefruit Cognac better for summer or winter?

Sandal Oud suits evening wear; Grapefruit Cognac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandal Oud and Grapefruit Cognac?

Sandal Oud features Dark Chocolate, Cognac, Toffee, Espresso and Honey. Grapefruit Cognac features Cognac, Cacao, Grapefruit, Dried Fruits and Cinnamon.