Darkoud
HermeticaEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Darkoud vs. White Aoud
Is Darkoud better than White Aoud?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
RosePatchouli
oudrosewarm spicy
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 Darkoud and White Aoud?
| Darkoud | White Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Darkoud and White Aoud smell?
Darkoud
Oud
Rose
Warm Spicy
Floral
Metallic
Leather
White Aoud
Warm Spicy
Oud
Woody
Rose
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Darkoud and White Aoud share?
Top
BergamotCardamomSaffron
Rose
Heart
GeraniumRoseTuberose
OudPatchouliSandalwoodTurmericVetiver
Base
Assam OudMyrrhPatchouli
AmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumRoseTuberose
Rose
Spicy Notes
CardamomSaffron
Turmeric
Woody Notes
Assam Oud
OudSandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Darkoud and White Aoud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Darkoud or White Aoud?
| Darkoud | White Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Darkoud and White Aoud?
Darkoud takes the oud-rose formula and makes it breathe. Built to last, never to overwhelm. If you've avoided oud because it felt like wearing a warning label, this is where that hesitation dissolves.Darkoud
White Aoud opens quietly, then stays. The rose and saffron warmth underneath makes it wearable for people who'd normally steer clear of oud. It's the kind of fragrance that rewards patience.White Aoud
The hunt
Where to buy Darkoud and White Aoud
| Darkoud | White Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $16.79fragrancenet |
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