Question 1

What's the difference between Paraiba and Oud?

Accepted Answer

Paraiba is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gisada (2025) dominated by Woody accords. Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2012) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Paraiba or Oud?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Paraiba scores 4.38/5 vs Oud at 4.08/5. Oud's standout strength: Well-constructed fragrance with nuanced composition. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Paraiba and Oud smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Oud: Oud by MFK is a divisive fragrance that showcases excellent craftsmanship but doesn't appeal to everyone.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Paraiba or Oud?

Accepted Answer

Oud: Strong sillage and longevity (especially in Extrait version) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Paraiba vs Oud?

Accepted Answer

Paraiba scores highest for spring wear; Oud scores highest for fall wear. Paraiba leans daytime, Oud leans evening.

Paraiba vs Oud

对比摘要

Paraiba独有（10）

共同主调（2）

社区情绪脉搏 — Oud

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常见问题

属性	Paraiba	Oud
品牌	Gisada	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
年份	2025	2012
评分	4.38	4.08
浓度	—	—
性别	feminine	feminine
香调总数	10	0