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    Oud Noir vs. Black Aoud

    Oud Noir by Aromas de Salazar bottle

    Oud Noir

    Aromas de Salazar
    Eau de Parfum2024
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Noir vs. Black Aoud
    Oud NoirBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDP
    Launched20242006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerMichael SalazarIrini
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Noir

    Oud
    Amber
    Fruity
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Rose
    Sweet

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlackcurrantRaspberry
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Heart
    RoseGeraniumPatchouli LeafPink PepperRose Oxide
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    OudSomali frankincense resinAmbergrisGurjumMuskRumAmbrocenide
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Noir vs. Black Aoud
    Oud NoirBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderateenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud Noir doesn't try to soften the oud. Some houses lean into the smoke, the darkness, the spectacle. This one gives you the real thing, Indian oud and Somali frankincense in a composition that earns.Oud Noir
    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 Noir vs. Black Aoud
    Oud NoirBlack Aoud
    3.4 oz$66.95fragranceshop

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