Black Oud vs Oud Imperial
Black Oud and Oud Imperial share 6 of their 18 notes (33%). Black Oud is the sweeter of the two. Black Oud is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Oud Imperial.
Share
At a glance
| Black Oud | Oud Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | LM Parfums | Perris Monte Carlo |
| Release year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 8.0/10100+ votes | 7.5/10100+ votes |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
When to wear
| Black Oud | Oud Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 40% | 42% |
| Autumn | 39% | 38% |
| Spring | 16% | 14% |
| Summer | 5% | 6% |
| Black Oud | Oud Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 34% | 36% |
| Nighttime | 32% | 29% |
| Casual | 19% | 21% |
| Office | 8% | 8% |
| Daytime | 8% | 6% |
Notes
6 of 18 notes in both (33%)
Only in Black Oud
- Nutmeg
- Amber
- Castoreum
- Vanilla
- Civet
In both
- Cumin
- Frankincense
- Labdanum
- Oud
- Cedar(Cedar / Atlas cedar)
- Sandalwood
Only in Oud Imperial
- Citrus notes
- Jasmine
- Patchouli
- Saffron
- Papyrus
- Birch
- Vetiver(Java vetiver)
Accords
- Spicy: Black Oud, Oud Imperial
- Woody: Black Oud, Oud Imperial
- Oriental: Black Oud, Oud Imperial
- Animal: Black Oud, Oud Imperial
- Resinous: Black Oud, Oud Imperial
- Sweet: Black Oud
- Earthy: Oud Imperial
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 8.5/10 for Black Oud, 8.5/10 for Oud Imperial.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 7.5/10 for Black Oud, 8.0/10 for Oud Imperial.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 40% of the season votes for Black Oud and 42% for Oud Imperial.
Which one is rated higher?
Black Oud is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Oud Imperial.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Cumin, Frankincense, Labdanum, Oud, Cedar (Cedar / Atlas cedar), Sandalwood.
