Black Oud
Les Senteurs GourmandesEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Black Oud vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Oud
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Amber
Oud
Smoky
Balsamic
Woody
Earthy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
FrankincenseGrapefruitPink Pepper
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
GeraniumRose
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
IncensePatchouliOud
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Oud walks into the room, but quietly. The smoke doesn't fill the space so much as settle into it. This is the oud for people who want the depth without the drama, the dark without the edge.Black Oud
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Black Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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