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    Side by side

    Oud Pour Elle vs. Black Aoud

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Pour Elle vs. Black Aoud
    Oud Pour ElleBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEDP
    Launched20122006
    GenderFemaleMale
    PerfumerLuca MaffeiIrini
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Pour Elle

    Powdery
    Oud
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Musky
    Fruity
    Rose

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    American plumCalabrian bergamotSicilian lemon
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Heart
    MyrrhMoroccan roseBlack teaIndian heliotrope
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    Agarwood (oud)Black muskIndian sandalwoodIndonesian patchouli leaf
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Pour Elle vs. Black Aoud
    Oud Pour ElleBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderateenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For those cautious about oud, the plum and citrus opening softens the landing considerably. By the time the agarwood emerges, it feels more like a warm embrace than a wall of smoke.Oud Pour Elle
    Black Aoud isn't subtle, and that's the whole point. If you've been curious about oud but found it too harsh, this rose-wrapped version is where it clicks. The sillage? Enormous. The longevity?Black Aoud

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Oud Pour Elle vs. Black Aoud
    Oud Pour ElleBlack Aoud
    3.4 oz$66.95fragranceshop

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