Fragrance comparison

Secret Oud vs Al Ward Al Musk

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

Secret Oud

Caron · 2011

3.89115 votes

Rank #26,632 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Al Ward Al Musk

Rasasi

3.6677 votes

Rank #10,080 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Ward Al Musk takes 6 of 7 categories.

Secret Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Ward Al Musk
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Secret Oud1/7

Al Ward Al Musk6/7

Ratings & consensus: Secret Oud
Community sentiment: Al Ward Al Musk
Longevity: Al Ward Al Musk
Sillage & projection: Al Ward Al Musk
Value for money: Al Ward Al Musk
Versatility: Al Ward Al Musk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Ward Al Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Secret OudCaron

Al Ward Al MuskRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

3.66/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 56%

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

36%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAl Ward Al Musk

SillageAl Ward Al Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value86

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

earthy84%

woody69%

fresh spicy53%

herbal46%

musky100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

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

SaffronGreen NotesFloral Notes

Heart

RoseSpicesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Jasmine Sambac

Base

Black Muskoak mossSandalwoodHoney

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Green Notes, Rose and Spices. 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

Spring25

Summer55

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

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

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,632

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched2011

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskHigher 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 →

Al Ward Al Musk is a potent, polarizing attar that leans heavily into black musk, green notes, and deep rose. It is a bold, animalic floral suited for those who appreciate challenging, high-density compositions. Because of its raw power, this perfume oil demands a cautious application, especially during the cool, damp…

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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, Secret Oud or Al Ward Al Musk?

Al Ward Al Musk takes 6 of 7 categories. Secret Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 115 votes; Al Ward Al Musk is rated 3.66/5 from 77 votes. Choose Secret Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Al Ward Al Musk for a musky and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Oud or Al Ward Al Musk?

Al Ward Al Musk lasts longest (Al Ward Al Musk 93/100, Secret Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Oud or Al Ward Al Musk?

Al Ward Al Musk projects furthest (Al Ward Al Musk 78/100, Secret Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Oud and Al Ward Al Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Green Notes, Rose and Spices.

Is Secret Oud or Al Ward Al Musk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Ward Al Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Ward Al Musk is the stronger pick. Secret Oud suits evening wear; Al Ward Al Musk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Secret Oud and Al Ward Al Musk?

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. Al Ward Al Musk has top notes of Saffron, Green Notes and Floral Notes, heart notes of Rose, Spices, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Black Musk, oak moss, Sandalwood and Honey.