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    Side by side

    Oud Bourbon vs. Black Aoud

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Bourbon vs. Black Aoud
    Oud BourbonBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDP
    Launched20232006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerIrini
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Bourbon

    Oud
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Caramel
    Patchouli

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Star AniseCaramelCoconut
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Heart
    PatchouliViolet
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    AmberOudVanilla
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Bourbon vs. Black Aoud
    Oud BourbonBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderateenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sweetness with an agenda. The caramel doesn't dominate, it negotiates with star anise and oud, finding middle ground between gourmand and resinous. The drydown is warm and intimate.Oud Bourbon
    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: Oud Bourbon vs. Black Aoud
    Oud BourbonBlack Aoud
    3.4 oz$66.95fragranceshop

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