Black Aoud
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Oud Silk Mood
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Which Should You Buy?
Seriously divisive, this one. It's an imposing Middle Eastern rose and oud combo on steroids, a beast mode fragrance that isn't for background players. You'll either love its gothic, opulent vibe or find it overwhelmingly synthetic and 'old lady'.
This extrait is a powerhouse rose-oud that's both adored for its opulence and divisive for its intensity. Some find its metallic sharpness exhilarating, others overwhelming. A true statement scent that demands respect.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 5% |
| Floral | 85% | 85% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 25% | 25% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 5% | 5% |
| Fresh | 10% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its nuclear performance and room-filling sillage, Black Aoud is definitely not an office-safe scent, but it excels in formal evening settings or on a date where you want to make a lasting, sophisticated impression. Its intensity is too much for casual wear and entirely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its room-filling sillage and 10+ hour longevity, this is unsuitable for casual or office wear, where it might overwhelm. It's a statement fragrance perfectly suited for formal events and dates, conveying luxury and confidence, particularly in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Oud, Floral accords and Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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