Fragrance comparison

Shay Oud vs Jubilation XXV Man

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 6,530 ratings analysed

6 wins

Shay Oud

Anfasic

4.7225 votes

Rank #25,455 AmberHoney

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Jubilation XXV Man

Amouage

4.396,505 votes

Rank #22,852 AmberSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shay Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Shay Oud
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jubilation XXV Man
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Shay Oud6/7

Jubilation XXV Man1/7

Ratings & consensus: Shay Oud
Community sentiment: Shay Oud
Longevity: Shay Oud
Sillage & projection: Shay Oud
Value for money: Shay Oud
Versatility: Shay Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jubilation XXV Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shay OudAnfasic

Jubilation XXV ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerShay OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

84%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

6,505 votes

Category winnerShay OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityShay Oud

SillageShay Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerShay OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

honey86%

fresh spicy72%

oud58%

sweet44%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Olibanum

Heart

Honey

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon

Heart

HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds

Base

OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Honey and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer50

Fall89

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring61

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerShay OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women8

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,852

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shay Oud by Anfasic centers on a rich triad of smoky olibanum, dense honey, and dark agarwood. It opens with an immediate plume of resinous frankincense that feels dry and lightly spiced rather than churchy. Within twenty minutes, a thick golden honey note spreads across the composition, softening the sharp edges of t…

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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.

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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, Shay Oud or Jubilation XXV Man?

Shay Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Shay Oud is rated 4.72/5 from 25 votes; Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes. Choose Shay Oud for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Shay Oud or Jubilation XXV Man?

Shay Oud lasts longest (Shay Oud 82/100, Jubilation XXV Man 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shay Oud or Jubilation XXV Man?

Shay Oud projects furthest (Shay Oud 71/100, Jubilation XXV Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shay Oud and Jubilation XXV Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Honey and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Shay Oud or Jubilation XXV Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shay Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Shay Oud is the stronger pick. Shay Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shay Oud and Jubilation XXV Man?

Shay Oud has top notes of Olibanum, heart notes of Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli.