Black Aoud
MontaleEDP2006
Side by side
Black Aoud vs. Dubai DXB
Is Black Aoud better than Dubai DXB?
Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OudRosePatchouliWhite Musk
RoseOudMuskyFloralCitrusAmber
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 Dubai DXB?
| Black Aoud | Dubai DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Irini | Gérald Ghislain |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Aoud and Dubai DXB smell?
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
What notes do Black Aoud and Dubai DXB share?
Top
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
Citrus fruitsBergamotOrangeThyme
Heart
RosePatchouli
VioletJasmineRose
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
FrankincenseMuskPatchouliOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Mandarin OrangeLemon
Citrus fruitsBergamotOrange
Floral Notes
Rose
VioletJasmineRose
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOudGuaiac Wood
Oud
Musk
MuskWhite Musk
Musk
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do Black Aoud and Dubai DXB work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Aoud or Dubai DXB?
| Black Aoud | Dubai DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dubai DXB?
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
Where to buy Black Aoud and Dubai DXB
| Black Aoud | Dubai DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $14.69fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $85.23ecosmetics | — |
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