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    Side by side

    Black Aoud vs. Dubai DXB

    Clearly related
    Dubai DXB by The Scent of Departure bottle

    Dubai DXB

    The Scent of Departure
    Eau de Parfum2012
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Aoud vs. Dubai DXB
    Black AoudDubai DXB
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Parfum
    Launched20062012
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerIriniGérald Ghislain
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Dubai DXB

    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Powdery
    Musky
    Rose
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Citrus fruitsBergamotOrangeThyme
    Heart
    RosePatchouli
    VioletJasmineRose
    Base
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
    FrankincenseMuskPatchouliOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Aoud vs. Dubai DXB
    Black AoudDubai DXB
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours2-4 hours
    Sillageenormousstrong

    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
    The drydown is where oud makes its statement. Not the showy kind. The real kind, oil and smoke settling into something that stays for hours. Thyme and orange aren't decorative. They create tension.Dubai DXB

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black Aoud vs. Dubai DXB
    Black AoudDubai DXB
    3.4 oz$66.95fragranceshop

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