Oud Al Melka
meets Oud Essentiel.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with oud. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Royal Crown Oud Al MelkaConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Guerlain Oud EssentielConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Italy | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2016 | 2024 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · woody · oud | oud · leather · rose |
| Notes unique to this record | Saffron, Sage, Cedar, Juniper, Cardamom, Ylang-Ylang, Moroccan Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Gray Musk, Musk, Tonka Bean, Labdanum | Oud, Leather, Rose |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.83 · 36 votes | 4.02 · 166 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 3.02 · 46 votes | 2.77 · 164 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
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A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Oud Al Melka
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Oud Essentiel
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcohol • Parfum (fragrance) • Aqua (water) • Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes • Pogostemon cablin oil • Cedrus atlantica oil/extract • Rose flower oil/extract • Citronellol • Geraniol • Pelargonium graveolens oil • Pinene • Beta-caryophyllene • Limonene • Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Farnesol • Linalool • Terpineol • Eugenol • Geranyl acetate • Eugenia caryophyllus oil • Citral • Linalyl acetate • Alpha-terpinene • Isoeugenol • Terpinolene • Carvone
Source: Guerlain official US product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference 22543
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed oud and leather direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.