89%

Black Oud EDP

Kilian  
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Wild Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Wild Vetiver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2026 Year 2014
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Black Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Black Oud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wild Vetiver EDP
Don't let the name fool you - this is a rose fragrance, full stop. A clean, green, and fresh rose, but rose nonetheless. It’s a pleasant and persistent scent, ideal for spring and summer, though its high price point and misleading branding have sparked a fair bit of debate.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Oud EDP
Kilian's Black Oud is a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. It's potent, animalic, and definitely not for the uninitiated, but if you're into an intense oud experience, you'll be absolutely hooked.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wild Vetiver EDP
Black Oud EDP

Notes

Accords

Wild Vetiver Black Oud
100%
Fresh Spicy
52%
93%
Woody
100%
93%
Aromatic
86%
Rose
62%
78%
Citrus
Amber
73%
Oud
70%
64%
Fruity
Smoky
61%
Balsamic
58%
56%
Floral
Musky
54%
Mossy
51%
49%
Earthy
45%
Green
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
52%
Woody shared
93%
100%
93%
Rose shared
86%
62%
78%
73%
Oud
70%
64%
61%
58%
56%
54%
51%
49%
45%

Performance

Wild Vetiver Black Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Wild Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and the office, offering an uplifting scent bubble without being overwhelming. While it projects well, the prominent floral aspect might make it less suitable for very formal events or high-intensity sports, leaning more towards daytime and warmer weather occasions.

Black Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its intense sillage and longevity, Black Oud is far too overpowering for an office or casual setting. It's best reserved for date nights or elegant formal events where its commanding presence can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, woody, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wild Vetiver EDP
Black Oud EDP
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