Question 1

What's the difference between Oud Balsam and Under My Skin?

Accepted Answer

Oud Balsam is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Feel Oud (2023) dominated by Amber accords. Under My Skin is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Francesca Bianchi (2017) leaning on Amber accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Animalic, Balsamic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Oud Balsam or Under My Skin?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oud Balsam scores 3.48/5 vs Under My Skin at 4.09/5. Under My Skin's standout strength: Highly wearable and sophisticated scents that evoke specific landscapes and stories. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Oud Balsam and Under My Skin smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Under My Skin: The community views this fragrance house very positively, with strong appreciation for quality, wearability, and distinctive character.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Oud Balsam or Under My Skin?

Accepted Answer

Under My Skin: Excellent quality juice and performance across the collection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Oud Balsam vs Under My Skin?

Accepted Answer

Oud Balsam scores highest for winter wear; Under My Skin scores highest for fall wear. Oud Balsam leans evening, Under My Skin leans evening.

Oud Balsam vs Under My Skin

Comparison Summary

Unique to Under My Skin (18)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Under My Skin

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Attribute	Oud Balsam	Under My Skin
Brand	Feel Oud	Francesca Bianchi
Year	2023	2017
Rating	3.48	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	18