Fragrance comparison

Summer vs Oud Romancea

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Summer

Tous

4.2010 votes

Rank #44,043 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Oud Romancea

Ard Al Zaafaran

3.8989 votes

Rank #8,521 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Romancea takes 4 of 5 categories.

Summer
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud Romancea
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Summer1/5

Oud Romancea4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SummerTous

Oud RomanceaArd Al Zaafaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

3.89/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerSummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

38%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOud Romancea

SillageOud Romancea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value82

Category winnerOud RomanceaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

oud77%

white floral69%

smoky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

GardeniaPeonyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

White MuskTonka BeanAmberCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

Spicy NotesCinnamonGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Gardenia. 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

Fall10

Winter10

Day100

Night45

Spring64

Summer32

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOud RomanceaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer by Tous is a bright floral fragrance designed for warm weather. It opens with zesty mandarin and bergamot before settling into a heart of gardenia and peony. The base of white musk and amber adds a clean, soft finish that sits close to the skin. It is an ideal companion for sunny spring afternoons and casual we…

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Oud Romancea opens with a tart pop of black currant and bitter mandarin orange before settling into a warm spicy heart of cinnamon, gardenia, and jasmine. The base brings out smoky incense, agarwood (oud), and dry patchouli that linger close on dark fabric. It presents a contrast between sweet fruit jam and resinous, …

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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, Summer or Oud Romancea?

Oud Romancea takes 4 of 5 categories. Summer is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Oud Romancea is rated 3.89/5 from 89 votes. Choose Summer for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oud Romancea for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer or Oud Romancea?

Oud Romancea lasts longest (Oud Romancea 75/100, Summer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer or Oud Romancea?

Oud Romancea projects furthest (Oud Romancea 73/100, Summer 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer and Oud Romancea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Gardenia.

Is Summer or Oud Romancea better for summer or winter?

Summer suits daytime wear; Oud Romancea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer and Oud Romancea?

Summer has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cedar. Oud Romancea has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Cinnamon, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Sandalwood and Amber.