Black Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
If you're seeking a dark, smooth, and impressively long-lasting oud, LM Parfums Black Oud hits the mark. It's often compared to Black Afgano but many find this one more refined and wearable, with its animalics subtly weaving into a sophisticated whole. Just don't expect it to scream across the room at retail price.
Marien's compact oud-amber unisex: a smoky incense opening into resinous amber-oud, drying down on warm musk. Sparse pyramid but extrait-tier concentration makes the four notes carry. A no-frills Arabian-niche oud-amber for wearers who want depth without complication.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 4% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 19% | 15% |
| Warm | 40% | 32% |
| Woody | 20% | 20% |
| Earthy | 19% | 19% |
| Animalic | 25% | 39% |
| Fresh | 1% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally refined character make it surprisingly suitable for an office environment if applied sparingly. The deep, sensual amber and oud make it ideal for dates and formal events, though it's too rich and heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.
Seasons
Smoky incense opening with resinous amber-oud heart and musk base reads heavy and warm; cold-weather wear lets the composition bloom. Summer heat amplifies the smoke and oud uncomfortably.
Occasions
Evening and date-night composition; oud-amber depth suits formal occasions too. Office and casual day wear undersell the smoky resinous core.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Oud accords and Amber, Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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