Black Aoud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Born From Fire
ScentArt
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'.
Simone Andreoli's Born From Fire is a divisive beast, a powerful rose-oud bomb that promises heat but delivers opulent sweetness. Expect a velvety rose confection rather than scorched earth - you'll either adore its relentless intensity or find it overwhelmingly syrupy.
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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage make it a poor fit for office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events where its bold character can shine. Reviewers often note its 'beast mode' performance, best suited for colder weather and intimate, impactful occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Woody, Oud accords and Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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