HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Asad vs Royal Oud
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Asad is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Royal Oud. Choose Asad when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
90/100
Longevity
80/100
90/100
Sillage
74/100
35%
Day Wear
55%
65%
Night Wear
45%
20%
Spring
26%
15%
Summer
18%
35%
Autumn
32%
30%
Winter
24%
455
Value (lower price wins)
33
Asad
Top
Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot
Heart
Tobacco, Lavender, Geranium
Base
Vanilla, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Musk
Royal Oud
Top
Pink Pepper, Lemon, Bergamot
Heart
Oud, Cedar, Galbanum
Base
Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk
Shared Notes (3)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Asad or Royal Oud better?
Asad is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Royal Oud. Choose Asad when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, Asad or Royal Oud?
Asad lasts longer. Asad is rated very long lasting (10h - 14h) while Royal Oud is rated long lasting (7h - 9h).
Do Asad and Royal Oud smell similar?
They share 3 notes: Bergamot, Tonka Bean, Musk. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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