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    Black Oud vs. Oud Absolute

    Black Oud by Monotheme Venezia bottle

    Black Oud

    Monotheme Venezia
    Eau de Parfum2013
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Oud vs. Oud Absolute
    Black OudOud Absolute
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20132014
    GenderUnisexMale
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Oud

    Amber
    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Vanilla

    Oud Absolute

    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Rose
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PaprikaCitruses
    Citruses
    Heart
    HeliotropeLabdanumCloveGeranium
    Geranium
    Base
    OudAmberWoody Notes
    OudWoody NotesAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Oud vs. Oud Absolute
    Black OudOud Absolute
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The oud is here, but it arrived in good company. Sweet and powdery from the heliotrope, warmed by Madagascan clove, this is an oud for people who want to like oud but find the real thing a bit much.Black Oud
    Oud Absolute is a bold pivot for Pino Silvestre, trading its pine DNA for a full-throttle oud and amber finish that commands attention.Oud Absolute

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black Oud vs. Oud Absolute
    Black OudOud Absolute
    3.4 oz$18.19fragrancenet—

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