Fragrance comparison

Secret Oud vs I.Oud

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

3 wins

Secret Oud

Caron · 2011

3.89115 votes

Rank #26,632 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

I.Oud

IO.KO 1954

3.0714 votes

Rank #62,184 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Secret Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
I.Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Secret Oud3/5

I.Oud2/5

Ratings & consensus: Secret Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I.Oud
Sillage & projection: I.Oud
Value for money: Secret Oud
Versatility: Not scored
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

I.OudIO.KO 1954

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

3.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 13%Had 35%Want 52%

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

21%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityI.Oud

SillageI.Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSecret OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

earthy84%

woody69%

fresh spicy53%

herbal46%

oud100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

rose65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both oud, rose and 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

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronTurkish Rose

Heart

Cashmere WoodNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)NeroliCedar

Base

SandalwoodLeatherWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) 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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,632

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched2011

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,184

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

I.Oud by IO.KO 1954 is a bold woody fragrance that leans into the intense, resinous profile of real agarwood. It opens with a sharp, spicy saffron hit before settling into a deep heart of cashmere wood and Turkish rose. This is a scent for those who enjoy challenging, dark profiles, suited best for crisp autumn nights…

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 I.Oud?

Secret Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Secret Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 115 votes; I.Oud is rated 3.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose Secret Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose I.Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Oud or I.Oud?

I.Oud lasts longest (I.Oud 80/100, Secret Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Oud or I.Oud?

Projection is very close: I.Oud 65/100, Secret Oud 63/100 for sillage.

Do Secret Oud and I.Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Secret Oud or I.Oud better for summer or winter?

Secret Oud suits evening wear; I.Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Secret Oud and I.Oud?

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. I.Oud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Neroli and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, White Musk and Amber.