Fragrance comparison

Tarab vs OscUroD

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Tarab

Serge Lutens · 2020

3.7950 votes

Rank #10,924 Rose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

OscUroD

Casaniche

4.7928 votes

Rank #25,822 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OscUroD takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tarab
Choose it for a rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
OscUroD
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tarab2/5

OscUroD3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TarabSerge Lutens

OscUroDCasaniche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

4.79/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

Category winnerOscUroDRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

13%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

82%Love

14%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityOscUroD

SillageTarab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value8

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOscUroDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose65%

woody100%

oud90%

warm spicy80%

animalic70%

rose60%

earthy50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cambodian OudTurkish RoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine needlesCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAsphaltMuskTolu BalsamVirginia CedarHaitian Vetiver

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Cambodian OudLaotian OudWoody NotesGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedarLeather

InformationalShared notesCambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar. Durations are only published for OscUroD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Party 40%Date 32%Casual 18%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews22

Overall rank#25,822

PerfumerMaximiliano Cifuentes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTarabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tarab by Serge Lutens is a bold, resinous fragrance that highlights the deep intensity of Turkish rose and Cambodian oud. Launched in 2020, this composition leans into a dark, woody profile that feels sophisticated on the skin. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evening wear, offering a lingering presence f…

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OscUroD by Casaniche hits the skin like the steam rising from freshly laid asphalt after a sudden summer downpour in an old forest. The opening pairs earthy cypriol with a flicker of bitter neroli before unveiling a shadowy heart of dark rose, rich cedarwood, and industrial tarmac. As it settles, three distinct variet…

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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, Tarab or OscUroD?

OscUroD takes 3 of 5 categories. Tarab is rated 3.79/5 from 50 votes; OscUroD is rated 4.79/5 from 28 votes. Choose Tarab for a rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose OscUroD for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tarab or OscUroD?

OscUroD lasts longest (OscUroD 88/100, Tarab 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tarab or OscUroD?

Tarab projects furthest (Tarab 70/100, OscUroD 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tarab and OscUroD smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar.

Is Tarab or OscUroD better for summer or winter?

Tarab suits evening wear; OscUroD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tarab and OscUroD?

Tarab features Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine needles and Cedar. OscUroD has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Asphalt, Musk and Tolu Balsam, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cambodian Oud, Laotian Oud and Woody Notes.