Fragrance comparison

The Oud vs Woud And Mood Absolute

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

The Oud

Roja Dove

3.6272 votes

Rank #13,296 WoodyAmber

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47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Woud And Mood Absolute

Unique'e Luxury

4.66102 votes

Rank #2,873 WoodyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Woud And Mood Absolute takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Woud And Mood Absolute
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Oud2/7

Woud And Mood Absolute5/7

Ratings & consensus: Woud And Mood Absolute
Community sentiment: Woud And Mood Absolute
Longevity: Woud And Mood Absolute
Sillage & projection: Woud And Mood Absolute
Value for money: The Oud
Versatility: The Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Woud And Mood Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The OudRoja Dove

Woud And Mood AbsoluteUnique'e Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

4.66/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

31%Hate

36 votes

82%Love

9%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityWoud And Mood Absolute

SillageWoud And Mood Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value35

Category winnerThe OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

oud92%

amber84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

ClovePatchouliLabdanumGuaiac WoodDry WoodFrankincenseCedarwoodStyrax

Top20-30 mins

SaffronCitrusesHerbal Notes

Heart3-5 hrs

Guaiac WoodBenzoinPatchouliLabdanum

Base10-14+ hrs

OudLeatherMuskAmberNagarmotha

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Woud And Mood Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter94

Day73

Night100

Spring40

Summer12

Fall74

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerThe OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex45

Women18

Men68

Unisex22

Women10

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 18%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,296

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#2,873

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roja Dove The Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, mandarin and geranium giving way to a polished floral heart where rose stands out most. The base turns woody, ambered and gently spicy, with oud adding texture more than roughness. This wears like a refined rose oud rather than an animalic oud bom…

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Unique'e Luxury Woud And Mood Absolute delivers an unapologetic wall of deep timber and dark resin. The first spray releases a sharp solvent lift paired with bright citruses, biting herbal notes, and medicinal saffron. Give it five minutes. The aggressive top settles as rich guaiac wood, earthy patchouli, and golden b…

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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 Oud or Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute takes 5 of 7 categories. The Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 72 votes; Woud And Mood Absolute is rated 4.66/5 from 102 votes. Choose The Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Woud And Mood Absolute for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Oud or Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute lasts longest (Woud And Mood Absolute 90/100, The Oud 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Oud or Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute projects furthest (Woud And Mood Absolute 84/100, The Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Oud and Woud And Mood Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.

Is The Oud or Woud And Mood Absolute better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Woud And Mood Absolute is the stronger pick. The Oud suits evening wear; Woud And Mood Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Oud and Woud And Mood Absolute?

The Oud has top notes of Geranium, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Clove, Patchouli, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood. Woud And Mood Absolute has top notes of Saffron, Citruses and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum, a base of Oud, Leather, Musk and Amber.