Fragrance comparison

Sounds & Visions vs Xclusif Oud Bleu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

Sounds & Visions

Mark Buxton

3.9330 votes

Rank #34,873 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Xclusif Oud Bleu

Orientica Premium

4.64206 votes

Rank #1,099 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xclusif Oud Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sounds & Visions
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Xclusif Oud Bleu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sounds & Visions2/7

Xclusif Oud Bleu5/7

Ratings & consensus: Xclusif Oud Bleu
Community sentiment: Xclusif Oud Bleu
Longevity: Xclusif Oud Bleu
Sillage & projection: Sounds & Visions
Value for money: Xclusif Oud Bleu
Versatility: Sounds & Visions
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Xclusif Oud Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sounds & VisionsMark Buxton

Xclusif Oud BleuOrientica Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 46%

4.64/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

74%Love

18%Like

5%Ok

1%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityXclusif Oud Bleu

SillageSounds & Visions

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

rose53%

balsamic42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PepperGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Brazilian RosewoodRoseJasmineNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouliSandalwood

Top

Green ApplePepperLavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CardamomGeraniumJasmineViolet

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Sounds & Visions, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night11

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSounds & VisionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex10

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,873

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sounds & Visions by Mark Buxton presents a bright, woody aromatic profile built around crisp spice and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, paired with a lively kick of ginger, pepper, and cardamom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a heart of nutmeg, Brazilian rosewood, subt…

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Xclusif Oud Bleu by Orientica Premium hits the air with an immediate punch of tart green apple, crushed black pepper, and zest from mandarin orange. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and warm cardamom move into focus, wrapping the energetic fruit in a soothing herbal spice. The dry down drops into a …

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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, Sounds & Visions or Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Xclusif Oud Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories. Sounds & Visions is rated 3.93/5 from 30 votes; Xclusif Oud Bleu is rated 4.64/5 from 206 votes. Choose Sounds & Visions for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Xclusif Oud Bleu for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sounds & Visions or Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Xclusif Oud Bleu lasts longest (Xclusif Oud Bleu 80/100, Sounds & Visions 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sounds & Visions or Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Sounds & Visions projects furthest (Sounds & Visions 69/100, Xclusif Oud Bleu 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sounds & Visions and Xclusif Oud Bleu smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Sounds & Visions or Xclusif Oud Bleu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sounds & Visions is the stronger pick. For winter, Xclusif Oud Bleu is the stronger pick. Sounds & Visions suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sounds & Visions and Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Sounds & Visions has top notes of Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Xclusif Oud Bleu has top notes of Green Apple, Pepper, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, Geranium, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Guaiac Wood.