Fragrance comparison

Terryfic Oud L'Eau vs Velvet Date

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Terryfic Oud L'Eau

Terry de Gunzburg

4.0281 votes

Rank #15,677 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Date

Maison Rebatchi

3.4527 votes

Rank #22,881 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terryfic Oud L'Eau takes 3 of 5 categories.

Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Velvet Date
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Terryfic Oud L'Eau3/5

Velvet Date2/5

Ratings & consensus: Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velvet Date
Sillage & projection: Terryfic Oud L'Eau
Value for money: Velvet Date
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Terryfic Oud L'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Terryfic Oud L'EauTerry de Gunzburg

Velvet DateMaison Rebatchi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

3.45/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerTerryfic Oud L'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

27%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Date

SillageTerryfic Oud L'Eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value54

Category winnerVelvet DateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy91%

rose83%

citrus74%

metallic65%

leather56%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

oud84%

white floral77%

honey69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronRoseCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesPink Pepper

Heart

SaffronRoseDavana

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White TobaccoHoneyAmberDatesTonka

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer30

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night52

Spring0

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex50

Women18

Men31

Unisex44

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#22,881

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTerryfic Oud L'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terryfic Oud L'Eau by Terry de Gunzburg offers a brighter, lighter take on dark resinous wood. It mixes crisp citruses with smoky saffron and soft rose. This unisex scent wears beautifully on spring mornings when you want a sophisticated but fresh woody profile that stands out without overwhelming those around you.

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Velvet Date by Maison Rebatchi is a compelling unisex fragrance that centers on the rich, honeyed sweetness of date fruit. It weaves together citruses, pink pepper, and a distinctive oud foundation. Designed for those seeking a warm, textured scent profile, it excels during cool autumn evenings when its resinous, ambe…

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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, Terryfic Oud L'Eau or Velvet Date?

Terryfic Oud L'Eau takes 3 of 5 categories. Terryfic Oud L'Eau is rated 4.02/5 from 81 votes; Velvet Date is rated 3.45/5 from 27 votes. Choose Terryfic Oud L'Eau for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Date for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Terryfic Oud L'Eau or Velvet Date?

Velvet Date lasts longest (Velvet Date 68/100, Terryfic Oud L'Eau 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terryfic Oud L'Eau or Velvet Date?

Terryfic Oud L'Eau projects furthest (Terryfic Oud L'Eau 63/100, Velvet Date 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terryfic Oud L'Eau and Velvet Date smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Citruses.

Is Terryfic Oud L'Eau or Velvet Date better for summer or winter?

Terryfic Oud L'Eau suits daytime wear; Velvet Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terryfic Oud L'Eau and Velvet Date?

Terryfic Oud L'Eau features Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Citruses. Velvet Date has top notes of Citruses and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Saffron, Rose and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Tobacco, Honey and Amber.