Decade
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Decade vs. Black Aoud
Is Decade better than Black Aoud?
Decade rates higher with the community, while Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
RoseSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliWhite Musk
rosefloralwoody
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 Decade and Black Aoud?
| Decade | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDP |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Irini |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Decade and Black Aoud smell?
Decade
Rose
Fresh
Floral
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aldehydic
Aromatic
Fruity
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Decade and Black Aoud share?
Top
SaffronPineappleAldehydesBergamot
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
Heart
HedioneRoseGeraniumViolet
RosePatchouli
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodPatchouliWhite Musk
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Decade or Black Aoud?
| Decade | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | enormous |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Decade and Black Aoud?
The aldehydes give Decade a polished, almost candlelit quality. Bulgarian rose is the main event, but pineapple keeps it from becoming another predictable rose fragrance.Decade
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
Where to buy Decade and Black Aoud
| Decade | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $66.95fragranceshop |
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