Black Aoud
MontaleEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Black Aoud vs. Ile Rouge
Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black Aoud | Ile Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Kenneth Orbeck |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Resinous
Ile Rouge
Amber
Tobacco
Aromatic
Earthy
Woody
Sweet
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin Orange
BergamotLemonSaffron
Heart
RoseOudPatchouli
Black PepperCinnamonClove
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodMusk
Guaiac WoodLeatherTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Aoud | Ile Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Black Aoud does something unexpected: it uses oud and rose together, keeps the whole thing medium-bodied. Bold without the hammer, it finds balance where intensity usually wins.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
Best price, size by size
| Black Aoud | Ile Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $66.95fragranceshop | — |
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