Sultan vs Oud Al Melka
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sultan takes 5 of 8 categories.
SultanChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Al MelkaChoose it for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sultan5/8
Oud Al Melka3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Sultan
- Community sentiment
- Sultan
- Longevity
- Sultan
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Al Melka
- Value for money
- Sultan
- Versatility
- Oud Al Melka
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Oud Al Melka
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sultan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SultanRoyal CrownOud Al MelkaRoyal CrownWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 447 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%
Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
447 votes
57%Love
11%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
9%Hate
54 votes
Category winnerSultanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySultan
SillageOud Al Melka
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSultanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
fruity65%
warm spicy56%
oud100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)
Top20-30 mins
SaffronSageCedarJuniperCardamom
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangMoroccan RoseJasmine Sambac
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumGray MuskMuskTonka BeanLabdanum
Category winnerOud Al MelkaLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring94
Summer38
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerOud Al MelkaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews105
Overall rank#31,853
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSultanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…
Reviews →Oud Al Melka by Royal Crown centers on a rich, smoky agarwood base paired with lush Moroccan rose and golden saffron. The opening introduces a sharp, aromatic blend of juniper, crushed cedar needles, herbal sage, and cool green cardamom. As the initial herbal spark settles, creamy ylang-ylang and night-blooming jasmin…
Reviews →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, Sultan or Oud Al Melka?
Sultan takes 5 of 8 categories. Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes; Oud Al Melka is rated 3.93/5 from 54 votes. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Al Melka for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sultan or Oud Al Melka?
Sultan lasts longest (Sultan 79/100, Oud Al Melka 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sultan or Oud Al Melka?
Oud Al Melka projects furthest (Oud Al Melka 75/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sultan and Oud Al Melka smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Saffron.
Is Sultan or Oud Al Melka better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oud Al Melka is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultan is the stronger pick. Sultan suits evening wear; Oud Al Melka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sultan and Oud Al Melka?
Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Oud Al Melka has top notes of Saffron, Sage, Cedar and Juniper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Gray Musk and Musk.
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