Matière Noire
Louis VuittonEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Matière Noire vs. Oud Wood
Is Matière Noire better than Oud Wood?
Matière Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Oud
oudamberbalsamicwarm 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 Matière Noire and Oud Wood?
| Matière Noire | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2007 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Matière Noire and Oud Wood smell?
Matière Noire
Oud
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Amber
Yellow Floral
Balsamic
Fresh
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Matière Noire and Oud Wood share?
Top
Blackcurrant SyrupAquatic Notes
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
RoseCyclamenNarcissusJasmine"
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
OudBenzoinIncensePatchouli
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Matière Noire or Oud Wood?
| Matière Noire | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Matière Noire and Oud Wood?
The name promises darkness. The florals deliver warmth. That's not a contradiction, it's the whole point, this is a fragrance that argues with itself in the best way, sweet enough to reach for,.Matière Noire
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Where to buy Matière Noire and Oud Wood
| Matière Noire | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
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