Black Aoud
MontaleEDP2006
Side by side
Black Aoud vs. V
Is Black Aoud better than V?
Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
SandalwoodRose
MuskyWoody
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 V?
| Black Aoud | V | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Irini | Lesya Volkhonskaya |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Black Aoud and V smell?
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
V
Smoky
Leather
Woody
Fruity
Iris
Musky
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Aoud and V share?
Top
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
BlackcurrantPlum
Heart
RosePatchouli
Damask RoseMateOrris Root
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
CastoreumSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOudGuaiac Wood
Sandalwood
Animalic Notes
Leather
Castoreum
Floral Notes
Rose
Damask Rose
Where they fit
When and where do Black Aoud and V work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Aoud or V?
| Black Aoud | V | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Aoud and V?
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 earns patience. The plum-blackcurrant opening is brief and inviting, but the real story unfolds in the drydown where castoreum and smoke create something unexpectedly intimate.V
The hunt
Where to buy Black Aoud and V
| Black Aoud | V | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $14.69fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $85.23ecosmetics | — |
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