Paint It Black
Subversive Scents by The Rolling StonesEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Paint It Black vs. Oud Wood
Is Paint It Black better than Oud Wood?
Oud Wood rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Paint It Black projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OudPink PepperSandalwood
oudwarm spicyfresh spicywoodypowderysweet
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 Paint It Black and Oud Wood?
| Paint It Black | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Linda Chinery | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Paint It Black and Oud Wood smell?
Paint It Black
Oud
Musky
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Rose
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Paint It Black and Oud Wood share?
Top
BlackberryPink PepperNutmeg
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
JasmineSaffronRose
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
OudMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudSandalwood
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Spicy Notes
SaffronPink PepperNutmeg
CardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Paint It Black and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Paint It Black or Oud Wood?
| Paint It Black | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Paint It Black and Oud Wood?
Oud and blackberry is either your next obsession or a combination you've never considered. The tart sweetness of the fruit meets the deep warmth of the wood.Paint It Black
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 Paint It Black and Oud Wood
| Paint It Black | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
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