HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Asad vs Oud Wood
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 Oud Wood. Choose Asad when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
90/100
Longevity
80/100
90/100
Sillage
70/100
35%
Day Wear
45%
65%
Night Wear
55%
20%
Spring
20%
15%
Summer
15%
35%
Autumn
35%
30%
Winter
30%
455
Value (lower price wins)
38
Asad
Top
Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot
Heart
Tobacco, Lavender, Geranium
Base
Vanilla, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Musk
Oud Wood
Top
Oud (Agarwood), Cardamom, Rosewood
Heart
Sandalwood, Vetiver, Sichuan Pepper
Base
Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber, Cedarwood
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Asad or Oud Wood better?
Asad is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Oud Wood. Choose Asad when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, Asad or Oud Wood?
Asad lasts longer. Asad is rated very long lasting (10h - 14h) while Oud Wood is rated long lasting (7h - 10h).
Do Asad and Oud Wood smell similar?
They share 2 notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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