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    Side by side

    Narcotic Oud vs. Black Aoud

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Narcotic Oud vs. Black Aoud
    Narcotic OudBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEDP
    Launched20192006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerIrini
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Narcotic Oud

    Woody
    Earthy
    Citrus
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotCopaiba balsam
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Heart
    Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    AmbergrisIndian Oud
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Narcotic Oud vs. Black Aoud
    Narcotic OudBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is not a safe blind buy. The opening is sharp, the heart is earthy, and the drydown is animalic-s smoky. If that sounds like your kind of evening, Narcotic Oud rewards. Otherwise, walk away.Narcotic Oud
    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: Narcotic Oud vs. Black Aoud
    Narcotic OudBlack Aoud
    3.4 oz$66.95fragranceshop

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