Fragrance comparison

Sierra vs Elysian Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Sierra

Ajmal

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,260 MuskyAromatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Elysian Oud

Mystiq Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #53,132 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sierra
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elysian Oud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sierra2/4

Elysian Oud2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysian Oud
Sillage & projection: Elysian Oud
Value for money: Sierra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sierra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SierraAjmal

Elysian OudMystiq Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 54%Had 0%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityElysian Oud

SillageElysian Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSierraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

rose56%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

caramel69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrangeLimeWild Berries

Heart

White MuskLavenderGeraniumRose

Base

CedarSandalwood

Top

LimeLemonBergamotSweet Orange

Heart

CaramelRoseGeraniumIris

Base

SandalwoodLeatherOakmossAgarwood (Oud)AmberCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSierraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Sierra is a clean, musky aromatic with a bright citrus start. Lemon, orange and lime come in first, then the scent turns softer and more “fresh laundry” with lavender, rose and a strong white musk feel. The dry-down stays smooth and woody with cedar and sandalwood. If you like fresh, musky scents that sit close …

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Elysian Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with lime, lemon, bergamot and sweet orange pushing the oud into a fresher, more lifted style. As it settles, caramel, rose and iris soften the edges before leather, sandalwood, amber and cedar bring back depth. It reads like a citrus-woody oud with a polished, slight…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sierra or Elysian Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sierra is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Elysian Oud is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elysian Oud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sierra or Elysian Oud?

Elysian Oud lasts longest (Elysian Oud 80/100, Sierra 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sierra or Elysian Oud?

Elysian Oud projects furthest (Elysian Oud 75/100, Sierra 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sierra and Elysian Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Geranium and Rose.

Is Sierra or Elysian Oud better for summer or winter?

Sierra suits daytime wear; Elysian Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sierra and Elysian Oud?

Sierra has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Wild Berries, heart notes of White Musk, Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Elysian Oud has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Caramel, Rose, Geranium and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Oakmoss and Agarwood (Oud).