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    Black Oud vs. Laudano Nero

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Laudano Nero rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Oud vs. Laudano Nero
    Black OudLaudano Nero
    Concentration—Extrait de Parfum
    Launched20122014
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Paolo Terenzi
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Oud

    Amber
    Woody
    Oud
    Smoky
    Musky
    Animalic
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Laudano Nero

    Woody
    Amber
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IncenseCuminNutmeg
    CognacTobaccoAmberArtemisiaRosemaryMyrtle
    Heart
    OudLabdanum
    AshHoneyCedarwoodSlateSandalwoodRosemaryIrisRed rose
    Base
    CivetCastoreumAmberSandalwoodCedarVanilla
    IncenseOudLabdanumOakCamphorVanillaBay LeafCashmere MuskMuskVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Oud vs. Laudano Nero
    Black OudLaudano Nero
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Paolo Terenzi does not do subtlety here. The opening hits hard with cognac and tobacco, the heart burns with ash, and the base is a cathedral of incense and oud.Laudano Nero

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black Oud vs. Laudano Nero
    Black OudLaudano Nero
    3.4 oz—$154.69fragrancenet

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