Colonia Oud
Acqua di ParmaEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Colonia Oud vs. Nero Oudh
Is Colonia Oud better than Nero Oudh?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudCedarwoodMusk
woodyoudfresh spicypowdery
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 Colonia Oud and Nero Oudh?
| Colonia Oud | Nero Oudh | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | François Demachy | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Colonia Oud and Nero Oudh smell?
Colonia Oud
Woody
Citrus
Oud
Leather
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Powdery
Nero Oudh
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Colonia Oud and Nero Oudh share?
Top
BergamotOrange
SaffronRose GeraniumYlang-YlangMagnolia
Heart
OudCorianderAmyris
RoseGurjan BalsamGuaiac WoodCedarwoodViolet
Base
CedarwoodPatchouli LeafMuskSandalwood
OudPatchouliAmbergrisMuskTahitian Vanilla BlossomVanilla Blossom
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarwoodPatchouli LeafSandalwood
OudGuaiac WoodCedarwood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Colonia Oud and Nero Oudh work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Colonia Oud or Nero Oudh?
| Colonia Oud | Nero Oudh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Colonia Oud and Nero Oudh?
It doesn't hit you over the head. The oud here is civilized, almost gentle, the kind that earns respect rather than demands it. The drydown stays close.Colonia Oud
That saffron opening is a declaration, either you're in or you're not. Thirty minutes in, and the real work begins: oud and rose, locked together, with patchouli and ambergris underneath.Nero Oudh
The hunt
Where to buy Colonia Oud and Nero Oudh
| Colonia Oud | Nero Oudh | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $230.29ecosmetics |
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