Wabi Sabi
Gaia ParfumsExtrait2020
Side by side
Wabi Sabi vs. Black Aoud
Is Wabi Sabi better than Black Aoud?
Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Rose AbsoluteSaffronIndian OudSandalwood
oudwarm spicyamberrosewoody
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 Wabi Sabi and Black Aoud?
| Wabi Sabi | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Launched | 2020 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Anas Sabrani | Irini |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Wabi Sabi and Black Aoud smell?
Wabi Sabi
Oud
Warm Spicy
Amber
Rose
Metallic
Leather
White Floral
Tobacco
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Wabi Sabi and Black Aoud share?
Top
Rose AbsoluteSaffron
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
Heart
Jasmine Absolute
RosePatchouli
Base
AmbergrisIndian OudMyrrhSandalwood
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Indian OudSandalwood
SandalwoodOudGuaiac Wood
Floral Notes
Jasmine AbsoluteRose Absolute
Rose
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Leather
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Wabi Sabi and Black Aoud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Wabi Sabi or Black Aoud?
| Wabi Sabi | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | enormous |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Wabi Sabi and Black Aoud?
The jasmine and ambergris in the base make this feel less predictable than a typical oud-rose composition. The saffron keeps it sharp, the jasmine keeps it soft, and the ambergris makes it linger.Wabi Sabi
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 Wabi Sabi and Black Aoud
| Wabi Sabi | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $14.69fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $85.23ecosmetics |
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