Black Aoud
MontaleEDP2006
Side by side
Black Aoud vs. Oud Assam
Is Black Aoud better than Oud Assam?
Oud Assam rates higher with the community, while Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudWhite Musk
OudWoodyCitrusAmberWarm 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 Black Aoud and Oud Assam?
| Black Aoud | Oud Assam | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Irini | Rania Jouaneh |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Aoud and Oud Assam smell?
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
Oud Assam
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Aoud and Oud Assam share?
Top
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
Bitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
RosePatchouli
Oud
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
Black PepperCedarwoodFrankincenseMuskTonka BeanVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOudGuaiac Wood
OudCedarwood
Citric Notes
Mandarin OrangeLemon
Bitter OrangeBergamot
Musk
MuskWhite Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Frankincense
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Black Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Black Aoud and Oud Assam work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Aoud or Oud Assam?
| Black Aoud | Oud Assam | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Aoud and Oud Assam?
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
Oud Assam doesn't flirt. It arrives with conviction, that initial sharpness can read as antiseptic if you're not ready for true oud. But underneath, it's smoke and cedar and something almost sweet.Oud Assam
The hunt
Where to buy Black Aoud and Oud Assam
| Black Aoud | Oud Assam | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $14.69fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $85.23ecosmetics | — |
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