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Fortis vs Black Oud

Fortis and Black Oud overlap 57% in notes and accords; 5 notes appear in both. Voters pick Fortis mostly for autumn and Black Oud for winter.

At a glance

FortisBlack Oud
BrandLiquides ImaginairesLM Parfums
Release year20112011
ConcentrationNo dataExtrait de Parfum
Rating
7.9/10369 votes
8.1/10315 votes
Longevity
8.3/10
8.6/10
Sillage
7.6/10
7.7/10

When to wear

Seasons
FortisBlack Oud
Autumn41%39%
Winter39%40%
Spring17%16%
Summer0%5%
Occasions
FortisBlack Oud
Evening34%34%
Nighttime29%32%
Casual20%19%
Daytime9%8%
Office8%8%

Notes

In both

  • Sandalwood
  • Cedar
  • Cumin
  • Oud
  • Vanilla

Fortis

Only in this one

  • Saffron
  • Musk
  • Gaiac wood

Black Oud

Only in this one

  • Nutmeg
  • Frankincense
  • Labdanum
  • Amber
  • Castoreum
  • Civet

Accords

Fortis

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous

Black Oud

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Black Oud lasts longer: longevity 8.6/10 against 8.3/10 for Fortis.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.6/10 for Fortis, 7.7/10 for Black Oud.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 39% of the season votes for Fortis and 40% for Black Oud.

Which one is rated higher?

Black Oud is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 7.9/10 for Fortis.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Sandalwood, Cedar, Cumin, Oud, Vanilla.