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    Side by side

    New York Oud vs. Black Aoud

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: New York Oud vs. Black Aoud
    New York OudBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDP
    Launched20112006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerLaurent Le GuernecIrini
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    New York Oud

    Oud
    Rose
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Musky
    Earthy

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeSaffronRed Plum
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Heart
    Red roseOudPatchouliOrris Root
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    White HoneyMuskVetiver
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: New York Oud vs. Black Aoud
    New York OudBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most oud fragrances want you to think they're mysterious. This one doesn't play that game, it opens confident and stays confident, letting the honey and saffron do the talking.New York Oud
    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: New York Oud vs. Black Aoud
    New York OudBlack Aoud
    3.4 oz—$66.95fragranceshop

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.