Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Rose Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender U
2016 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Black Oud 2026 Eau de Toilette bottle Black Oud 2026 EDT

ScentArt

View Liquid → Rose Oud EDP
View Liquid → Black Oud 2026 EDT

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Oud EDP
A truly divisive rose-oud for the masses, Yves Rocher's Rose Oud delivers a surprisingly dark and sophisticated take on a classic combo. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair thanks to its intriguing, slightly 'dirty' edge.
Statement
Our Verdict - Black Oud 2026 EDT
This one is a properly divisive beast. Intense, animalic, and definitely not for the faint-hearted. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of oud, so don't expect to please everyone but you'll certainly be remembered.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Oud EDP
Black Oud 2026 EDT

Notes

Rose Oud
Black Oud 2026

Base Notes

Accords

Rose Oud Black Oud 2026
100%
Rose
Woody
100%
Animalic
95%
90%
Oud
48%
71%
Amber
51%
Floral
Patchouli
48%
46%
Musky
24%
Earthy
19%
Balsamic
14%
100%
100%
95%
Oud shared
90%
48%
71%
51%
48%
Musky shared
46%
24%
19%
14%

Performance

Rose Oud Black Oud 2026
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and intimate nature mean it's suitable for close encounters, making it good for dates or more formal evenings without being overpowering. While some find it office-appropriate due to its understated projection, its darker character might be too bold for everyday wear. The 'dirty' or 'skanky' aspects mentioned by some reviewers further limit its casual and sport appeal.

Black Oud 2026

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its potent animalic and woody accords, this is far too intense for office or casual wear. It leans heavily towards formal events and evenings where making a powerful, memorable statement is the goal, ideally for special occasions where its unique character can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose Oud EDP
Black Oud 2026 EDT
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS