Fragrance comparison

Very Oud vs Oud & Grape

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Very Oud

Diane Castel

4.0812 votes

Rank #49,690 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud & Grape

Zlaza

4.502 votes

Rank #40,914 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud & Grape takes 3 of 4 categories.

Very Oud
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud & Grape
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Very Oud1/4

Oud & Grape3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Very OudDiane Castel

Oud & GrapeZlaza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 64%Had 8%Want 28%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOud & Grape

SillageOud & Grape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVery OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

oud77%

vanilla65%

rose53%

leather42%

fruity100%

sweet86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

woody44%

leather30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Raspberry

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherLitchiRose

Base3 to 5 hours

OudVanillaMusk

Top

RaspberrySaffronLitchi

Heart

GrapesRed FruitsIncenseRoseRed Currant

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberOud

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Leather, Litchi and Rose. Durations are only published for Very Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night80

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,914

PerfumerPierre Flores

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOud & GrapeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Very Oud by Diane Castel brings together bright fruits and dark base notes in an approachable oriental floral style. The scent starts with a crisp splash of tart raspberry, which immediately softens as watery litchi and a dewy rose step forward in the heart. Beneath the florals, a smooth leather accord introduces a wa…

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Oud & Grape pairs a dense red fruit opening with a darker oud, amber, and leather base. It reads sweet first, then warmer and smokier as the incense, woods, and resinous notes settle in. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy fruity oud fragrances with strong projection and a richer evening style. If you prefer …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Very Oud or Oud & Grape?

Oud & Grape takes 3 of 4 categories. Very Oud is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Oud & Grape is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Very Oud for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud & Grape for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Very Oud or Oud & Grape?

Oud & Grape lasts longest (Oud & Grape 100/100, Very Oud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Very Oud or Oud & Grape?

Oud & Grape projects furthest (Oud & Grape 100/100, Very Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Very Oud and Oud & Grape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and leather accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Leather, Litchi and Rose.

Is Very Oud or Oud & Grape better for summer or winter?

Very Oud suits daytime wear; Oud & Grape suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Very Oud and Oud & Grape?

Very Oud has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Leather, Litchi and Rose, a base of Oud, Vanilla and Musk. Oud & Grape has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Litchi, heart notes of Grapes, Red Fruits, Incense and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber.