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    White Aoud vs. Black Aoud

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    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: White Aoud vs. Black Aoud
    White AoudBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEDP
    Launched20062006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerPierre MontaleIrini
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    White Aoud

    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Woody
    Rose
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Earthy

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Rose
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Heart
    OudPatchouliSandalwoodTurmericVetiver
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    AmberVanilla
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: White Aoud vs. Black Aoud
    White AoudBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    White Aoud opens quietly, then stays. The rose and saffron warmth underneath makes it wearable for people who'd normally steer clear of oud. It's the kind of fragrance that rewards patience.White Aoud
    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 hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: White Aoud vs. Black Aoud
    White AoudBlack Aoud
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$66.95fragranceshop

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