Black Potion
Aurora ScentsEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Black Potion vs. Oud Wood
Is Black Potion better than Oud Wood?
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
CardamomVanillaSandalwoodAmber
warm spicywoodyaromaticfresh spicypowderyvanillabalsamic
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 Black Potion and Oud Wood?
| Black Potion | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2007 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Miroslav Petkov | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Potion and Oud Wood smell?
Black Potion
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Vanilla
Balsamic
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Potion and Oud Wood share?
Top
AppleBergamotMandarin OrangeLavender
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
CardamomGeraniumJasmineViolet
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodAmber
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Potion or Oud Wood?
| Black Potion | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Potion and Oud Wood?
The opening says one thing. The drydown says something else entirely. That's the draw, the part you can't predict but immediately want more of. Versatile enough for any season.Black Potion
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Where to buy Black Potion and Oud Wood
| Black Potion | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
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