The Irreverents vs Molecule Oudh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Molecule Oudh takes 3 of 4 categories.
The IrreverentsChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Molecule OudhChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Irreverents1/4
Molecule Oudh3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Molecule Oudh
- Sillage & projection
- Molecule Oudh
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Molecule Oudh
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Irreverents
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The IrreverentsEx NihiloMolecule OudhParfum de MahzenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
27%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
77 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMolecule Oudh
SillageMolecule Oudh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
sweet91%
caramel83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
soft spicy56%
leather100%
warm spicy92%
cacao84%
oud77%
caramel69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, caramel and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
SaffronPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanAmbergris
Top20-30 mins
CaramelSaffronBlack CurrantJasmine
Heart3-5 hrs
AmberwoodOlibanumRosePatchouliAmbergris
Base8-14+ hrs
AgarwoodLeatherCacaoFir ResinVanillaCedar
Category winnerMolecule OudhLongest dry-down: 8-14+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer13
Fall100
Winter90
Day86
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,825
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#50,974
PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe IrreverentsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Irreverents by Ex Nihilo blends rich, buttery caramel with toasted saffron and crisp pink pepper for an immediate rush of spicy sweetness. As it settles onto your skin, creamy jasmine flowers bloom before sinking into a plush foundation of warm vanilla, roasted tonka bean, and mineral ambergris. The scent brings t…
Reviews →Molecule Oudh by Parfum de Mahzen brings a smoky, sweet twist to dark woods. Right from the first spray, rich caramel and dark black currant swirl over warm saffron spice, keeping the opening sweet without turning into candy syrup. As it settles onto your skin, the scent reveals a thick blend of roasted cacao, worn ja…
Reviews →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, The Irreverents or Molecule Oudh?
Molecule Oudh takes 3 of 4 categories. The Irreverents is rated 4.26/5 from 77 votes; Molecule Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Irreverents for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Molecule Oudh for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, The Irreverents or Molecule Oudh?
Molecule Oudh lasts longest (Molecule Oudh 100/100, The Irreverents 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Irreverents or Molecule Oudh?
Molecule Oudh projects furthest (Molecule Oudh 75/100, The Irreverents 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Irreverents and Molecule Oudh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, caramel and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Caramel, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is The Irreverents or Molecule Oudh better for summer or winter?
The Irreverents suits evening wear; Molecule Oudh suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Irreverents and Molecule Oudh?
The Irreverents has top notes of Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Molecule Oudh has top notes of Caramel, Saffron, Black Currant and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Olibanum, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood, Leather, Cacao and Fir Resin.
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