Fragrance comparison

Sigma vs Ikon Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sigma

Attitude

4.004 votes

Rank #24,770 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Ikon Oud

Zirh

3.5136 votes

Rank #19,725 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sigma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sigma
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Ikon Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sigma3/4

Ikon Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SigmaAttitude

Ikon OudZirh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.51/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 82%Had 13%Want 5%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

5%Love

63%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySigma

SillageSigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

oud69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

oud69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleCardamom

Heart

RoseelemiVetiver

Base

LeatherOudVanilla

Top

IncenseCardamomSaffronelemi

Heart

oak mossGingerLavender

Base

OudPatchouliAmberwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Vetiver and 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring27

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex0

Women40

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,770

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerIkon OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sigma opens with a bright hit of bergamot, crisp apple, and cardamom, then moves into a smoother mix of rose, vetiver, and resinous woods. As it settles, leather, oud, and vanilla give it a darker, warmer finish. It reads bold, modern, and slightly dressy, with a sweet woody edge rather than a rough oud style. Best fo…

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Ikon Oud opens spicy and aromatic, with cardamom, saffron and incense giving it a dry, slightly herbal edge before the woods settle in. The oud here reads smoother than barnyard, supported by amberwood, patchouli and vetiver. It suits someone who wants an affordable, easy-wearing oud profile with a masculine lean. Exp…

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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, Sigma or Ikon Oud?

Sigma takes 3 of 4 categories. Sigma is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Ikon Oud is rated 3.51/5 from 36 votes. Choose Sigma for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Ikon Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sigma or Ikon Oud?

Sigma lasts longest (Sigma 80/100, Ikon Oud 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sigma or Ikon Oud?

Sigma projects furthest (Sigma 83/100, Ikon Oud 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sigma and Ikon Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and oud accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Vetiver and Oud.

Is Sigma or Ikon Oud better for summer or winter?

Sigma suits day or night wear; Ikon Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sigma and Ikon Oud?

Sigma has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, elemi and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Oud and Vanilla. Ikon Oud has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and elemi, heart notes of oak moss, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amberwood and Vetiver.