XXX Charcoal
Ermenegildo ZegnaEau de Toilette2021
Side by side
XXX Charcoal vs. Oud Wood
Is XXX Charcoal better than Oud Wood?
XXX Charcoal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black Pepper
fresh spicywarm spicyaromaticamberbalsamic
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 XXX Charcoal and Oud Wood?
| XXX Charcoal | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2007 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do XXX Charcoal and Oud Wood smell?
XXX Charcoal
Mineral
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Balsamic
Metallic
Tobacco
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do XXX Charcoal and Oud Wood share?
Top
CarbonBlack Pepper
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
SaffronElemi ResinGraphite
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
NorlimbanolLimbanolTobacco
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Limbanol
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Spicy Notes
SaffronBlack Pepper
CardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Amber
Norlimbanol
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do XXX Charcoal and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, XXX Charcoal or Oud Wood?
| XXX Charcoal | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about XXX Charcoal and Oud Wood?
This isn't a smoke bomb. The charcoal is structural, it gives the composition its backbone, not its drama. What you'll notice first is that mineral zip, then the warmth underneath finds you.XXX Charcoal
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 XXX Charcoal and Oud Wood
| XXX Charcoal | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
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