Strings of Oud
AjmalEau de Parfum2026
Side by side
Strings of Oud vs. Aquatica
Is Strings of Oud better than Aquatica?
Aquatica rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Strings of Oud and Aquatica?
| Strings of Oud | Aquatica | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2026 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Philippine Courtière | — |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Strings of Oud and Aquatica smell?
Strings of Oud
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Amber
Balsamic
Sweet
Aquatica
Citrus
Sweet
Coconut
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Conifer
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Strings of Oud and Aquatica share?
Top
AbsintheArtemisiaCardamomBlack Pepper
LimeBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarinCoconut Milk
Heart
CypressIncenseGeranium
Sugar CaneJasmineHibiscusGardenia
Base
VanillaCedarwoodTobacco Leaf
White RumRumMuskTonka BeanPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Strings of Oud or Aquatica?
| Strings of Oud | Aquatica | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Strings of Oud and Aquatica?
Here's the thing about Strings of Oud, it smells expensive without using expensive. That wormwood absinthe opening will either make you lean in or pull back.Strings of Oud
Aquatica is not trying to reinvent aquatic fragrances. It simply executes the formula better than most. The coconut and sugar cane keep it from smelling generic, and the ginger adds a quiet.Aquatica
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