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    Dubai DXB vs. Black Aoud

    Dubai DXB by The Scent of Departure bottle

    Dubai DXB

    The Scent of Departure
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dubai DXB vs. Black Aoud
    Dubai DXBBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDP
    Launched20122006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerGérald GhislainIrini
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dubai DXB

    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Powdery
    Musky
    Rose
    Amber

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Citrus fruitsBergamotOrangeThyme
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    Heart
    VioletJasmineRose
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    FrankincenseMuskPatchouliOud
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dubai DXB vs. Black Aoud
    Dubai DXBBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The drydown is where oud makes its statement. Not the showy kind. The real kind, oil and smoke settling into something that stays for hours. Thyme and orange aren't decorative. They create tension.Dubai DXB
    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: Dubai DXB vs. Black Aoud
    Dubai DXBBlack Aoud
    3.4 oz$66.95fragranceshop

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