Fragrance comparison

Secret Oud vs Omen

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

Secret Oud

Caron · 2011

3.89115 votes

Rank #26,632 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Omen

Phuong Dang

2.297 votes

Rank #66,056 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Secret Oud2/4

Omen2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Omen
Sillage & projection: Omen
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

OmenPhuong Dang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

2.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate32

Category winners

LongevityOmen

SillageOmen

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%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

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

AldehydesLabdanumBlack PepperWhite PepperSaffronCinammonGreen Mandarin

Heart

PeonyTeaRoseNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

Agarwood (Oud)OakmossDriftwoodAmbergrisPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,632

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched2011

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,056

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

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 →

Omen by Phuong Dang is a complex woody chypre that balances sharp, peppery aldehydes with a resinous, dark heart. It creates a bold, aromatic profile for those who enjoy challenging, unconventional scents. With notes of saffron, nard, and oud, it feels suited for cooler weather or an evening event where you want to st…

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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 Omen?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Secret Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 115 votes; Omen is rated 2.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Secret Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Omen for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Oud or Omen?

Omen lasts longest (Omen 85/100, Secret Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Oud or Omen?

Omen projects furthest (Omen 75/100, Secret Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Oud and Omen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Secret Oud or Omen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Secret Oud and Omen?

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. Omen has top notes of Aldehydes, Labdanum, Black Pepper and White Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Tea, Rose and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), a base of Agarwood (Oud), Oakmoss, Driftwood and Ambergris.