Oud Maktum
SawalefEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Oud Maktum vs. Encre Noire
Oud Maktum rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Oud Maktum | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Oud Maktum
Oud
Woody
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart—
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Oud
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Oud Maktum | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Some will call it medicinal. That's the point. Oud Maktum doesn't dilute itself for broader appeal, it doubles down. The opening hits hard, almost aggressive, and there's no phase where it apologizes.Oud Maktum
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Oud Maktum | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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