Fragrance comparison

XII vs Aoud Extraordinaire

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 391 ratings analysed

XII

Panouge

4.333 votes

Rank #54,137 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aoud Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

3.69388 votes

Rank #4,988 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories.

XII
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aoud Extraordinaire
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

XII1/4

Aoud Extraordinaire3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XIIPanouge

Aoud ExtraordinaireRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 73%

3.69/ 5 · 388 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

47%Love

19%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

12%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAoud Extraordinaire

SillageAoud Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value26

Category winnerXIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

nutty69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoOrangeTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

HazelnutPeachPineapple

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberVanillaPrecious WoodsMusk

Top

PineappleMangoPearPeachGrapefruitApplePlumMandarin

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumCyclamenHeliotropeLily of the ValleyRose

Base

Cotton CandyToffeeCashmeranWoody NotesMuskVanillaLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesMango, Peach, Pineapple and Amber. Durations are only published for XII, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 22%Party 14%

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panouge XII opens with an immediate flash of pulpy mango, sweet tangerine, and sun-ripened orange that feels vibrant rather than synthetic. Give it five minutes. As the sharp citrus bite softens, an unexpected roasted hazelnut and velvety peach core emerges, grounding the juicy fruitiness with comforting warmth. The d…

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Aoud Extraordinaire opens like a bright tropical candy haze, with mango, pineapple, citrus and soft florals giving it a glossy, cheerful feel. On skin, it usually turns sweeter, powderier and more woody, with vanilla, amber, cashmeran and a smoother oud effect in the dry-down. It leans more feminine than the name sugg…

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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, XII or Aoud Extraordinaire?

Aoud Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories. XII is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes. Choose XII for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, XII or Aoud Extraordinaire?

Aoud Extraordinaire lasts longest (Aoud Extraordinaire 73/100, XII 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XII or Aoud Extraordinaire?

Aoud Extraordinaire projects furthest (Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100, XII 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XII and Aoud Extraordinaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Peach, Pineapple and Amber.

Is XII or Aoud Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

XII suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in XII and Aoud Extraordinaire?

XII has top notes of Mango, Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Hazelnut, Peach and Pineapple, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Precious Woods and Musk. Aoud Extraordinaire has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Pear and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cyclamen and Heliotrope, a base of Cotton Candy, Toffee, Cashmeran and Woody Notes.