Oud Zhen vs Afrika-Olifant
Oud Zhen and Afrika-Olifant overlap 54% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Oud Zhen lasts longer: longevity 8.9/10 against 8.3/10 for Afrika-Olifant. Voters pick Oud Zhen mostly for winter and Afrika-Olifant for autumn.
At a glance
| Oud Zhen | Afrika-Olifant | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Areej Le Doré | Nishane |
| Release year | 2021 | 2014 |
| Rating | 8.6/10212 votes | 7.2/10259 votes |
| Longevity | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Sillage | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 |
When to wear
| Oud Zhen | Afrika-Olifant | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 39% | 38% |
| Winter | 40% | 37% |
| Spring | 14% | 18% |
| Summer | 6% | 8% |
| Oud Zhen | Afrika-Olifant | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 37% | 32% |
| Nighttime | 29% | 27% |
| Casual | 24% | 25% |
| Daytime | 6% | 10% |
| Office | 4% | 6% |
Notes
In both
- Oud
- Myrrh
- Civet
- Castoreum
Oud Zhen
Only in this one
- Indian saffron
- Indian oud
- Tolu balm
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
Afrika-Olifant
Only in this one
- Labdanum
- Frankincense
- Ambergris
- Leather
- Muscone
- Thibetone
- Civettone
- Muscenone®
Accords
Oud Zhen
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
Afrika-Olifant
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Oud Zhen lasts longer: longevity 8.9/10 against 8.3/10 for Afrika-Olifant.
Which one projects more?
Oud Zhen projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.9/10 for Afrika-Olifant.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 40% of the season votes for Oud Zhen and 37% for Afrika-Olifant.
Which one is rated higher?
Oud Zhen is rated higher: 8.6/10 against 7.2/10 for Afrika-Olifant.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Oud, Myrrh, Civet, Castoreum.