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    ExpLOud vs. Black Aoud

    ExpLOud by Laboratorio Olfattivo bottle

    ExpLOud

    Laboratorio Olfattivo
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: ExpLOud vs. Black Aoud
    ExpLOudBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDP
    Launched20212006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerPierre-Constantin GuérosIrini
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    ExpLOud

    Woody
    Amber
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Soft Spicy
    Aromatic

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperPink PepperCorianderNutmegFrankincense
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Heart
    Aquatic NotesMagnolanLily of the ValleyGardenia
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    OudAmbrocenideAmbergrisVetiverPatchouliWhite Sandalwood
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: ExpLOud vs. Black Aoud
    ExpLOudBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderateenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't loud. Not even close. The name is a tease, the sillage sits close, personal, the kind that only announces itself when someone leans in. What's loud is the complexity.ExpLOud
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: ExpLOud vs. Black Aoud
    ExpLOudBlack Aoud
    3.4 oz—$66.95fragranceshop

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.