Fragrance comparison

The Aoud vs Onde Sensuelle

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 675 ratings analysed

7 wins

The Aoud

Mancera

3.89266 votes

Rank #3,511 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Onde Sensuelle

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.76409 votes

Rank #9,265 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Aoud takes 7 of 8 categories.

The Aoud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Onde Sensuelle
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Aoud7/8

Onde Sensuelle1/8

Ratings & consensus: The Aoud
Community sentiment: The Aoud
Longevity: The Aoud
Sillage & projection: The Aoud
Value for money: The Aoud
Versatility: Onde Sensuelle
Note pyramid (duration): The Aoud
Fragranxe ranking: The Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The AoudMancera

Onde SensuelleL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

3.76/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

Category winnerThe AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

266 votes

30%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

409 votes

Category winnerThe AoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Aoud

SillageThe Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value45

Category winnerThe AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy83%

citrus65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ClovesCinnamonWhite PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSaffronGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherWoody NotesSandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperWhite PepperGingerCuminCinnamonJuniperSaffronCloves

Base5-7 hrs

Natural MuskAgarwood (Oud)Amber

Category winnerThe AoudLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night41

Category winnerOnde SensuelleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men23

Unisex53

Women23

Casual 38%Work 30%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,511

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#9,265

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerThe AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this. Mancera The Aoud opens with an aggressive blast of medicinal agarwood, biting cloves, and sharp cinnamon that commands immediate attention. A quick flash of bergamot tries to cut through the spice, but the composition pivots swiftly into a dark, thorny rose wrapped in dry saffron. As the fragran…

Reviews →

L'Artisan Parfumeur Onde Sensuelle is a lively contrast between frosty citrus and fiery kitchen spices. It kicks off with a mouthwatering burst of bitter grapefruit and bright bergamot, feeling like an ice-cold tonic on a warm morning. Within minutes, the temperature climbs as cracked black pepper, fresh ginger, and c…

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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, The Aoud or Onde Sensuelle?

The Aoud takes 7 of 8 categories. The Aoud is rated 3.89/5 from 266 votes; Onde Sensuelle is rated 3.76/5 from 409 votes. Choose The Aoud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Onde Sensuelle for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Aoud or Onde Sensuelle?

The Aoud lasts longest (The Aoud 80/100, Onde Sensuelle 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Aoud or Onde Sensuelle?

The Aoud projects furthest (The Aoud 74/100, Onde Sensuelle 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Aoud and Onde Sensuelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Cinnamon, White Pepper and Bergamot.

Is The Aoud or Onde Sensuelle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Onde Sensuelle is the stronger pick. For winter, The Aoud is the stronger pick. The Aoud suits evening wear; Onde Sensuelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Aoud and Onde Sensuelle?

The Aoud has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, White Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Onde Sensuelle has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, White Pepper, Ginger and Cumin, a base of Natural Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.