Fragrance comparison

Tuwaiq vs Crushed Symphony

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

5 wins

Tuwaiq

Arabian Oud

4.5342 votes

Rank #9,842 OudPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Crushed Symphony

Rhizome

2.8919 votes

Rank #53,266 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuwaiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Tuwaiq
Choose it for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Crushed Symphony
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tuwaiq5/5

Crushed Symphony0/5

Ratings & consensus: Tuwaiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tuwaiq
Sillage & projection: Tuwaiq
Value for money: Tuwaiq
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tuwaiq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TuwaiqArabian Oud

Crushed SymphonyRhizome

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 69%Had 5%Want 26%

2.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerTuwaiqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

0%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityTuwaiq

SillageTuwaiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value44

Category winnerTuwaiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

OudVanilla

Base

PatchouliAmber

Top

Sweet OrangePink PepperSaffron

Heart

Turkish RoseBlack PepperCinnamonOud

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Oud, Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer9

Fall57

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#53,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTuwaiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuwaiq opens with a dry, spicy saffron note, then settles into a warm blend of oud, vanilla, patchouli, and amber. It reads rich, woody, and slightly sweet rather than sugary. This is a better fit for cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who enjoys dense oriental styles with a polished oud profile. It leans masculin…

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Crushed Symphony by Rhizome is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. It opens with vibrant sweet orange and pink pepper before softening into a heart of Turkish rose and cinnamon. The base provides a lingering, woody finish with notes of sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla. It is a bold choice for cooler weathe…

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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, Tuwaiq or Crushed Symphony?

Tuwaiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Tuwaiq is rated 4.53/5 from 42 votes; Crushed Symphony is rated 2.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Tuwaiq for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Crushed Symphony for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tuwaiq or Crushed Symphony?

Tuwaiq lasts longest (Tuwaiq 78/100, Crushed Symphony 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tuwaiq or Crushed Symphony?

Tuwaiq projects furthest (Tuwaiq 71/100, Crushed Symphony 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tuwaiq and Crushed Symphony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Oud, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Tuwaiq or Crushed Symphony better for summer or winter?

Tuwaiq suits evening wear; Crushed Symphony suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tuwaiq and Crushed Symphony?

Tuwaiq has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Oud and Vanilla, a base of Patchouli and Amber. Crushed Symphony has top notes of Sweet Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Oud, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.