John Varvatos Oud
John VarvatosEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
John Varvatos Oud vs. Sahara Noir
Is John Varvatos Oud better than Sahara Noir?
Sahara Noir projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
RoseIncenseOudJasmineCinnamonCypressLabdanumCedarwoodAmber
amberwarm spicywoodybalsamicsmoky
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 John Varvatos Oud and Sahara Noir?
| John Varvatos Oud | Sahara Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do John Varvatos Oud and Sahara Noir smell?
John Varvatos Oud
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Oud
Balsamic
Sweet
Sahara Noir
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do John Varvatos Oud and Sahara Noir share?
Top
TobaccoNutmegHyssopJuniper BerriesCypressClary Sage
CypressBitter OrangeCalamus
Heart
RoseJasmineCinnamonBlack PepperSri Lankan cardamomZanzibar CloveSaffronOsmanthus
IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusRoseJasmine
Base
FrankincenseIncenseOudMyrrhBlack LeatherOpoponaxLabdanumCedarwoodAmber
Egyptian BalsamAmbreinolAmberBenzoinOudCedarwoodVanillaLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
NutmegJuniper BerriesCinnamonBlack PepperZanzibar CloveSaffron
Cinnamon
Woody Notes
OudCypressCedarwood
CypressOudCedarwood
Floral Notes
RoseJasmineOsmanthus
RoseJasmine
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
BeeswaxLabdanum
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
BenzoinVanilla
Amber
Amber
Amber
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Where they fit
When and where do John Varvatos Oud and Sahara Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, John Varvatos Oud or Sahara Noir?
| John Varvatos Oud | Sahara Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about John Varvatos Oud and Sahara Noir?
Oud and ambergris together is a statement. The resinous depth of the wood, lifted by something salty and sweet. Some find it confrontational. Those who stay, stay long.John Varvatos Oud
This is not a quiet fragrance. The frankincense and oud drydown commands space, and the beeswax note will either fascinate you or remind you of a church you once attended.Sahara Noir
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