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    Ultimatum vs. Black Oud

    Very similar
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    Black Oud wears longer on skin, while Ultimatum projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ultimatum vs. Black Oud
    UltimatumBlack Oud
    Launched20182012
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerOleg Razygrin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ultimatum

    Amber
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Black Oud

    Amber
    Woody
    Oud
    Smoky
    Musky
    Animalic
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Maple Syrup
    IncenseCuminNutmeg
    Heart
    Incense
    OudLabdanum
    Base
    Woody NotesAmberLabdanumFrankincense
    CivetCastoreumAmberSandalwoodCedarVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ultimatum vs. Black Oud
    UltimatumBlack Oud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For Or To's Ultimatum earns its name. Amber-forward with real smoke and a maple syrup whisper that catches most people off guard. It's confrontational in the best way.Ultimatum
    The animalic base isn't a party trick. Civet, castoreum, real oud, materials that cost serious money and require serious restraint to use well. Finding all three together at this price point is.Black Oud