Aoud Lagoon
MontaleEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Aoud Lagoon vs. Black Opium
Is Aoud Lagoon better than Black Opium?
Aoud Lagoon peaks in summer, while Black Opium belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodywhite floralfruitysweet
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 Aoud Lagoon and Black Opium?
| Aoud Lagoon | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Aoud Lagoon and Black Opium smell?
Aoud Lagoon
Floral
Woody
White Floral
Fruity
Earthy
Citrus
Aquatic
Mossy
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Aoud Lagoon and Black Opium share?
Top—
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
Tiare Flower
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
Guaiac WoodVetiverMoss
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Tiare Flower
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
Woody Notes
Guaiac Wood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Aoud Lagoon and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Aoud Lagoon or Black Opium?
| Aoud Lagoon | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Aoud Lagoon and Black Opium?
This is Montale playing light. Still rich materials, oud, osmanthus, vetiver, but shaped for summer warmth rather than winter presence. Moderate sillage means it's there, not screaming.Aoud Lagoon
If you want a safe scent, look elsewhere. Black Opium announces itself with bold Orange Blossom, cools into Coffee and Jasmine intimacy, and stays close with Vanilla and Patchouli.Black Opium
The hunt
Where to buy Aoud Lagoon and Black Opium
| Aoud Lagoon | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $99.00ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $140.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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