Fragrance comparison

Virtuous Oud vs Raboob

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

Virtuous Oud

Zara

3.91141 votes

Rank #7,091 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Raboob

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #63,960 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories.

Virtuous Oud
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Raboob
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Virtuous Oud1/3

Raboob2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Raboob
Sillage & projection: Raboob
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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 OudZara

RaboobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaboob

SillageRaboob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh77%

musky69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonCalone

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender

Base

VetiverPatchouliSandalwood

Top

RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron

Heart

AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. 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

Summer98

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,091

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#63,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtuous 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 →

Raboob by Nabeel is a dense, warming oriental blend that centers on the classic combination of rose and agarwood. Cardamom and saffron add dry, spicy warmth, while leather and patchouli anchor the base. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, suited for those who appreciate heavy Middle Eastern profiles.

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 Raboob?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories. Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Virtuous Oud or Raboob?

Raboob lasts longest (Raboob 80/100, Virtuous Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtuous Oud or Raboob?

Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Virtuous Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtuous Oud and Raboob smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk.

What are the notes in Virtuous Oud and Raboob?

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. Raboob has top notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Cardamom and Cashmirwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, White Musk and Oakmoss.