# 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.

## 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 | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Black Oud | Oud Imperial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 40% | 42% |
| Autumn | 39% | 38% |
| Spring | 16% | 14% |
| Summer | 5% | 6% |

## Occasions

|  | Black Oud | Oud Imperial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 34% | 36% |
| Nighttime | 32% | 29% |
| Casual | 19% | 21% |
| Office | 8% | 8% |
| Daytime | 8% | 6% |

## Notes

In both: Cumin, Frankincense, Labdanum, Oud, Cedar (Cedar / Atlas cedar), Sandalwood

Only in this one:

- Black Oud: Nutmeg, Amber, Castoreum, Vanilla, Civet
- Oud Imperial: Citrus notes, Jasmine, Patchouli, Saffron, Papyrus, Birch, Vetiver (Java vetiver)

## Accords

- Black Oud: Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Animal, Resinous
- Oud Imperial: Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Animal, Resinous, Earthy

## 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.

## More

- [Black Oud details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/lm-parfums-black-oud-extrait-de-parfum)
- [Black Oud dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/lm-parfums-black-oud-extrait-de-parfum)
- [Oud Imperial details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/perris-monte-carlo-oud-imperial-eau-de-parfum)
- [Oud Imperial dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/perris-monte-carlo-oud-imperial-eau-de-parfum)

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