Dark Aoud
MontaleEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Dark Aoud vs. Oud Wood
Is Dark Aoud better than Oud Wood?
Dark Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VetiverAmberOudBlack PepperSandalwoodCardamom
oudwoodywarm spicypowderyfresh spicy
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 Dark Aoud and Oud Wood?
| Dark Aoud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dark Aoud and Oud Wood smell?
Dark Aoud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dark Aoud and Oud Wood share?
Top
SaffronBlack PepperCardamom
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
OudLeatherCedarTeakwood
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
VetiverAmberAmbergrisSandalwood
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudSandalwoodCedarTeakwood
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Spicy Notes
SaffronBlack PepperCardamom
CardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Dark Aoud and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dark Aoud or Oud Wood?
| Dark Aoud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dark Aoud and Oud Wood?
This is the fragrance for someone who knows what they want and reaches for it without apology. Dark Aoud isn't exploring or evolving, it's declaring. Not for the tentative.Dark Aoud
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Where to buy Dark Aoud and Oud Wood
| Dark Aoud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
| 100ml | $81.89fragrancenet | — |
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