Black Aoud
MontaleEDP2006
Side by side
Black Aoud vs. Oud Assam
Oud Assam rates higher with the community, while Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
Bitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
RosePatchouli
Oud
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
Black PepperCedarwoodFrankincenseMuskTonka BeanVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Aoud | Oud Assam | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Black Aoud | Oud Assam | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $66.95fragranceshop | — |
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