Oud Assam
Rania JEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Oud Assam vs. Black Aoud
Is Oud Assam better than Black Aoud?
Oud Assam rates higher with the community, while Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudMusk
oudcitruswoodyamberwarm 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 Oud Assam and Black Aoud?
| Oud Assam | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDP |
| Launched | 2013 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Rania Jouaneh | Irini |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Assam and Black Aoud smell?
Oud Assam
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Assam and Black Aoud share?
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamot
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
Heart
Oud
RosePatchouli
Base
Black PepperCedarwoodFrankincenseMuskTonka BeanVetiver
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarwood
SandalwoodOudGuaiac Wood
Citric Notes
Bitter OrangeBergamot
Mandarin OrangeLemon
Musk
Musk
MuskWhite Musk
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Labdanum
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Assam and Black Aoud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Assam or Black Aoud?
| Oud Assam | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | enormous |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Assam and Black Aoud?
Oud Assam doesn't flirt. It arrives with conviction, that initial sharpness can read as antiseptic if you're not ready for true oud. But underneath, it's smoke and cedar and something almost sweet.Oud Assam
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
Where to buy Oud Assam and Black Aoud
| Oud Assam | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $14.69fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $85.23ecosmetics |
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