Black Aoud
MontaleEDP2006
Side by side
Black Aoud vs. Ile Rouge
Is Black Aoud better than Ile Rouge?
Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Shared notes
Accord profile overlap
Guaiac WoodLeatherLemonSaffron
WoodyAmberWarm 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 Ile Rouge?
| Black Aoud | Ile Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Irini | Kenneth Orbeck |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Aoud and Ile Rouge smell?
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
Ile Rouge
Amber
Tobacco
Aromatic
Earthy
Woody
Sweet
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Aoud and Ile Rouge share?
Top
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
BergamotLemonSaffron
Heart
RosePatchouli
Black PepperCinnamonClove
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
Guaiac WoodLeatherTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Black PepperCinnamonSaffronClove
Citric Notes
Mandarin OrangeLemon
BergamotLemon
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOudGuaiac Wood
Guaiac Wood
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Where they fit
When and where do Black Aoud and Ile Rouge work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Aoud or Ile Rouge?
| Black Aoud | Ile Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Aoud and Ile Rouge?
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
This one means business. The spicy warmth from black pepper and clove, grounded by guaiac wood and leather, makes for an assertive drydown that leans entirely into warmth and depth.Ile Rouge
The hunt
Where to buy Black Aoud and Ile Rouge
| Black Aoud | Ile Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $14.69fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $85.23ecosmetics | — |
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