Fragrance comparison

Sweet Oud vs Arabia Al Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sweet Oud

Camara Perfumes

3.449 votes

Rank #44,501 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

87%scent match

Very similar

Arabia Al Oud

Le Chameau

4.3611 votes

Rank #35,680 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sweet Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arabia Al Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sweet Oud3/5

Arabia Al Oud1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sweet Oud
Sillage & projection: Sweet Oud
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Sweet Oud
Fragranxe ranking: Arabia Al Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweet OudCamara Perfumes

Arabia Al OudLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

0%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

64%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySweet Oud

SillageSweet Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match87%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sichuan PepperVetiver

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaTonka BeanAmber

Base8 to 12 hours

CardamomBrazilian RosewoodAgarwoodOudSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Brazilian RosewoodAgarwood

Heart2 to 4 hours

CardamomSandalwoodVanilla

Base5 to 8 hours

Sichuan PepperAmberTonka BeanVetiver

Category winnerSweet OudLongest dry-down: 8 to 12 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring33

Summer0

Fall89

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men60

Unisex33

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerArabia Al OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sweet Oud by Camara Perfumes balances vibrant spice with a rich, resinous base. The scent introduces itself with a sharp tingle of Sichuan pepper paired with dry, earthy vetiver. This zesty and earthy start quickly yields to a smooth center dominated by warm vanilla, sweet tonka bean, and golden amber. In the base, de…

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Arabia Al Oud by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance built around rich woods, exotic spices, and sweet resins. The scent opens immediately with dark agarwood and smooth Brazilian rosewood, creating a dense, aromatic entry. As the top settles, a warm blend of cardamom, creamy sandalwood, and soft vanilla emerges …

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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, Sweet Oud or Arabia Al Oud?

Sweet Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Sweet Oud is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; Arabia Al Oud is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Sweet Oud for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arabia Al Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sweet Oud or Arabia Al Oud?

Sweet Oud lasts longest (Sweet Oud 85/100, Arabia Al Oud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweet Oud or Arabia Al Oud?

Sweet Oud projects furthest (Sweet Oud 84/100, Arabia Al Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweet Oud and Arabia Al Oud smell similar?

Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper, Vetiver, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

Is Sweet Oud or Arabia Al Oud better for summer or winter?

Sweet Oud suits daytime wear; Arabia Al Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweet Oud and Arabia Al Oud?

Sweet Oud has top notes of Sichuan Pepper and Vetiver, heart notes of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber, a base of Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood, Agarwood and Oud. Arabia Al Oud has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood and Agarwood, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla, a base of Sichuan Pepper, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.