Black Oudh vs Oudh

Shared character

Both Black Oudh and Oudh share a core composition of bergamot, musk, and amber. They both feature balsamic, musky, and warm spicy accords.

How they differ

Black Oudh incorporates citrus, green, and aromatic elements through notes of lemon, rosemary, cedar leaf, and cedar needles. It also contains cedarwood, guaiac wood, resins, and various spices, resulting in woody, sweet, and powdery accords. In contrast, Oudh focuses on leather, smoky, and animalic accords, utilizing notes of oud, leather, incense, pink pepper, benzoin, and labdanum.

Who each suits

Black Oudh suits those who prefer a combination of woody, spicy, and aromatic profiles with citrus and balsamic undertones. Oudh suits those drawn to smoky, leather, and oud-centric compositions with incense and resinous qualities.