Black Aoud
MontaleEDP2006
Side by side
Black Aoud vs. Kursa
Is Black Aoud better than Kursa?
Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
LabdanumOudRoseMandarin OrangePatchouliWhite Musk
RoseOudPatchouliMuskyWoodyFloralCitrus
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 Kursa?
| Black Aoud | Kursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Irini | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Aoud and Kursa smell?
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
Kursa
Rose
Oud
Citrus
Musky
Floral
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Aoud and Kursa share?
Top
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
RoseMuskPatchouli
Heart
RosePatchouli
Mandarin OrangeLabdanum
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
Oud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Aoud or Kursa?
| Black Aoud | Kursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Aoud and Kursa?
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 musk here isn't a whisper. It's the thing you notice first, the base that everything else rests on. Oud and rose follow, but this is a fragrance that announces itself before it introduces itself.Kursa
The hunt
Where to buy Black Aoud and Kursa
| Black Aoud | Kursa | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $66.95fragranceshop | — |
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