Fragrance comparison

Secret Oud vs 30 Years Special Edition

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

5 wins

Secret Oud

Caron · 2011

3.89115 votes

Rank #26,632 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

30 Years Special Edition

Aura of Kazakhstan

3.7544 votes

Rank #39,733 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Secret Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
30 Years Special Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Secret Oud5/7

30 Years Special Edition2/7

Ratings & consensus: Secret Oud
Community sentiment: 30 Years Special Edition
Longevity: Secret Oud
Sillage & projection: Secret Oud
Value for money: Secret Oud
Versatility: 30 Years Special Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Secret OudCaron

30 Years Special EditionAura of Kazakhstan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

3.75/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 42%

Category winnerSecret OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

20%Love

50%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winner30 Years Special EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySecret Oud

SillageSecret Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value27

Category winnerSecret OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

earthy84%

woody69%

fresh spicy53%

herbal46%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

rose77%

oud69%

leather61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both rose and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)SpicesJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)oak mossCedarMusk

Top

Red FruitsCherry BlossomBergamotNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

RoseSaffronRed BerriesSpicesCardamom

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisLeatherResinMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Spices and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Secret Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day47

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winner30 Years Special EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Date 35%Work 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

Men16

Unisex26

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,632

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched2011

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,733

PerfumerAngéline Leporini

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSecret OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Secret Oud cuts through modern perfume clutter by ditching sugar entirely. It gets straight to business. The opening hits with sharp saffron and crushed green stems, creating an astringent botanical jolt that prickles the senses. Within twenty minutes, a dusty crimson rose emerges alongside Himalayan nard, addin…

Reviews →

30 Years Special Edition by Aura of Kazakhstan offers a complex, unisex profile dominated by warm spices, fruity notes, and a woody oud base. Launched in 2021, this scent balances bright top notes like bergamot and cherry blossom with deeper, resinous middle and base notes. It suits those seeking a distinct, evolving …

Reviews →

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, Secret Oud or 30 Years Special Edition?

Secret Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Secret Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 115 votes; 30 Years Special Edition is rated 3.75/5 from 44 votes. Choose Secret Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 30 Years Special Edition for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Oud or 30 Years Special Edition?

Secret Oud lasts longest (Secret Oud 71/100, 30 Years Special Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Oud or 30 Years Special Edition?

Secret Oud projects furthest (Secret Oud 63/100, 30 Years Special Edition 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Oud and 30 Years Special Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Spices and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Secret Oud or 30 Years Special Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Secret Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, 30 Years Special Edition is the stronger pick. Secret Oud suits evening wear; 30 Years Special Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Secret Oud and 30 Years Special Edition?

Secret Oud has top notes of Saffron and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Spices and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), oak moss, Cedar and Musk. 30 Years Special Edition has top notes of Red Fruits, Cherry Blossom, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Red Berries and Spices, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, Leather and Resin.