Fragrance comparison

The White vs Oud Old Fashioned

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Oud Old Fashioned

Orientica Premium

4.9030 votes

Rank #6,463 Warm SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Old Fashioned takes 6 of 7 categories.

The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Old Fashioned
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

The White1/7

Oud Old Fashioned6/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Old Fashioned
Community sentiment: Oud Old Fashioned
Longevity: Oud Old Fashioned
Sillage & projection: Oud Old Fashioned
Value for money: Oud Old Fashioned
Versatility: The White
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Old Fashioned

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WhiteThe Sum

Oud Old FashionedOrientica Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

4.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%

Category winnerOud Old FashionedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

93%Love

3%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerOud Old FashionedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityOud Old Fashioned

SillageOud Old Fashioned

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOud Old FashionedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CinnamonBourbon WhiskeyPlumBitter Orange

Heart

MyrrhIris

Base

SmokeVanillaTonkaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIris and Smoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Spring50

Summer20

Fall95

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerThe WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men61

Unisex25

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOud Old FashionedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

Reviews →

Orientica Premium released Oud Old Fashioned in 2024 as a rich, boozy gourmand built around cinnamon, bourbon whiskey, and dark plum. The opening hits with sharp bitter orange and warm spice before settling into a heart of powdery iris and resinous myrrh. Base notes of smoke, vanilla, and sandalwood create a dense lay…

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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 White or Oud Old Fashioned?

Oud Old Fashioned takes 6 of 7 categories. The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Oud Old Fashioned is rated 4.90/5 from 30 votes. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Old Fashioned for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The White or Oud Old Fashioned?

Oud Old Fashioned lasts longest (Oud Old Fashioned 81/100, The White 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The White or Oud Old Fashioned?

Oud Old Fashioned projects furthest (Oud Old Fashioned 72/100, The White 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The White and Oud Old Fashioned smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Iris and Smoke.

Is The White or Oud Old Fashioned better for summer or winter?

For summer, The White is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Old Fashioned is the stronger pick. The White suits daytime wear; Oud Old Fashioned suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The White and Oud Old Fashioned?

The White features Iris, Smoke and Woody Notes. Oud Old Fashioned has top notes of Cinnamon, Bourbon Whiskey, Plum and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Myrrh and Iris, a base of Smoke, Vanilla, Tonka and Sandalwood.