Black Aoud
MontaleEDP2006
Side by side
Black Aoud vs. Alhada
Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black Aoud | Alhada | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2015 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Irini | Dhaher Bin Dhaher |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
Alhada
Rose
Citrus
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
BergamotMandarin OrangeMarigoldCorianderLavender
Heart
RosePatchouli
RoseHyacinthSaffronJasmine
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
PatchouliOakmossOudWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Aoud | Alhada | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | moderate |
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 coriander and lavender open with something almost medicinal, that green, slightly sharp edge some find magnetic and others want to scrub clean. Give it 20 minutes.Alhada
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Black Aoud | Alhada | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $66.95fragranceshop | — |
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