HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Royal Oud vs Rehab
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
These two are closely matched on performance and price. The decision comes down to note preference: Royal Oud leans fresher and more warm-weather-friendly, while Rehab leans the other way. Pick based on the season and mood you'll wear it most.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
80/100
Longevity
78/100
74/100
Sillage
62/100
55%
Day Wear
40%
45%
Night Wear
60%
26%
Spring
22%
18%
Summer
18%
32%
Autumn
30%
24%
Winter
30%
33
Value (lower price wins)
35
Royal Oud
Top
Pink Pepper, Lemon, Bergamot
Heart
Oud, Cedar, Galbanum
Base
Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk
Rehab
Top
Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Petitgrain
Heart
Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom Absolute
Base
Ambroxan, Musk, Vanilla
Shared Notes (3)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Royal Oud or Rehab better?
These two are closely matched on performance and price. The decision comes down to note preference: Royal Oud leans fresher and more warm-weather-friendly, while Rehab leans the other way. Pick based on the season and mood you'll wear it most.
Which lasts longer, Royal Oud or Rehab?
Royal Oud lasts longer. Royal Oud is rated long lasting (7h - 9h) while Rehab is rated long lasting (7h - 9h).
Do Royal Oud and Rehab smell similar?
They share 3 notes: Bergamot, Tonka Bean, Musk. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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