Black Oudh Eau de Parfum bottle Black Oudh
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Flame of Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Flame of Gold

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Black Oudh
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Flame of Gold
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Oudh
This one's a divisive beast. Many reckon it's a solid, budget-friendly dupe for Black Afgano, with that unmistakable cannabis vibe and deep woods. Others find it headache-inducing and far too synthetic. Definitely not for a blind buy unless you like a gamble.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Flame of Gold
This is a seriously opulent wear that oozes luxury and gets noticed. Some find it a mindblowing masterpiece, while others are left cold by its strong leather and cedar. Definitely not a safe blind buy, and be warned - apparent reformulations have caused a stir among fans.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 4% 3%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 9% 0%
Sweet 20% 27%
Warm 10% 18%
Woody 27% 27%
Earthy 17% 29%
Animalic 27% 26%
Fresh 11% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Oudh EdP
Flame of Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 34%
Only in Flame of Gold
Amber 65%
Shared Notes
Cedar 65% vs 42%
Only in Black Oudh
Green 35%
Only in Flame of Gold
Patchouli 58%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 47%
Only in Black Oudh
Amber 42% Patchouli 33%
Only in Flame of Gold
Leather 52%

Accords

Black Oudh Flame of Gold
100%
Woody
100%
Leather
87%
73%
Amber
83%
64%
Patchouli
83%
57%
Vanilla
83%
76%
Powdery
76%
45%
Animalic
74%
73%
Musky
58%
58%
Green
47%
Warm Spicy
56%
44%
Balsamic
54%
Woody shared
100%
100%
87%
Amber shared
73%
83%
Patchouli shared
64%
83%
Vanilla shared
57%
83%
Powdery shared
76%
76%
Animalic shared
45%
74%
Musky shared
73%
58%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
47%
56%
Balsamic shared
44%
54%

Performance

Black Oudh Flame of Gold
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Oudh

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, distinct character, often compared to cannabis, means this is not an office-friendly scent. It excels as a date night fragrance due to its intense, sensual vibe. While it can be worn casually, its depth leans more towards evening wear.

Flame of Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'monster sillage' and long-lasting nature, Flame of Gold is too intense for office wear, though it would shine on a date or at a formal event. Its rich, enveloping accords are more suited for cooler weather and dressier occasions than casual or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
91%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Amber accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Oudh
Flame of Gold
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