Fragrances inspired by Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

The original Oud Noir Versace
Inspired by Onyx Code Aromara

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Oud Noir
ScentArt fingerprint for Onyx Code
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Pepper, Cardamom, Bitter Orange

The main difference

Adds leatherwood and oud

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Pepper, Bitter Orange

The main difference

Without leather and oud

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Pepper, Neroli

The main difference

Adds bitter orange and cardamom, drops akigalawood and benzoin

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Pepper, Neroli

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and benzoin, drops bitter orange and cardamom

What they share

Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Neroli, Saffron, Frankincense

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops bitter orange and cardamom

What they share

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Saffron

The main difference

Adds artemisia and bergamot, drops bitter orange and cardamom

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Pepper, Cardamom

The main difference

Adds bitter orange and frankincense, drops bergamot and geranium

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Cardamom, Neroli

The main difference

Adds labdanum and leather, drops bitter orange and frankincense

Scent profile

Oud Noir EDP the original Onyx Code Extrait inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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