Virtuous Oud vs Cher Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.
Virtuous OudChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Cher WoodChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Virtuous Oud4/7
Cher Wood2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cher Wood
- Community sentiment
- Virtuous Oud
- Longevity
- Virtuous Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Virtuous Oud
- Versatility
- Cher Wood
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virtuous Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Virtuous OudZaraCher WoodMolinardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%
3.94/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerCher WoodRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
100 votes
26%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
199 votes
Category winnerVirtuous OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVirtuous Oud
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirtuous OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh77%
musky69%
amber61%
woody100%
powdery91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
oud56%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonCalone
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender
Base
VetiverPatchouliSandalwood
Top
FruitsFlowers
Heart
CedarSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli
Base
Madagascar VanillaAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Flowers, Vetiver 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 seasonSpring100
Summer98
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring39
Summer32
Fall100
Winter74
Day100
Night41
Category winnerCher WoodMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,091
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#11,994
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVirtuous Oud is a fresh, polished take on oud rather than a dark, heavy one. It opens with bergamot, lemon and an airy aquatic lift, then settles into soft woods, clean musk and a smooth oud note that stays refined and easy to wear. Reviews consistently frame it as classy, versatile and especially good in warm weather…
Reviews →Molinard Cher Wood is a cozy, comforting woody fragrance that wraps you in smooth warmth from the first spray. It opens with a gentle splash of sweet orchard fruits and faint floral petals before moving into its true character: a balanced blend of dry American cedar and creamy sandalwood. As it settles onto the skin, …
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, Virtuous Oud or Cher Wood?
Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes; Cher Wood is rated 3.94/5 from 199 votes. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Cher Wood for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Virtuous Oud or Cher Wood?
They last about the same: Virtuous Oud 69/100, Cher Wood 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Virtuous Oud or Cher Wood?
Projection is very close: Virtuous Oud 58/100, Cher Wood 58/100 for sillage.
Do Virtuous Oud and Cher Wood smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Flowers, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Is Virtuous Oud or Cher Wood better for summer or winter?
For summer, Virtuous Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Cher Wood is the stronger pick. Cher Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Virtuous Oud and Cher Wood?
Virtuous Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Calone, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan, White Musk and Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Cher Wood has top notes of Fruits and Flowers, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver.
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