Black Oud vs Amber Absolute
Black Oud and Amber Absolute overlap 56% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Amber Absolute projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.7/10 for Black Oud.
At a glance
| Black Oud | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | LM Parfums | Tom Ford |
| Release year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 8.1/10315 votes | 8.3/10306 votes |
| Longevity | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Sillage | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 |
When to wear
| Black Oud | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 40% | 45% |
| Autumn | 39% | 41% |
| Spring | 16% | 10% |
| Summer | 5% | 4% |
| Black Oud | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 34% | 35% |
| Nighttime | 32% | 32% |
| Casual | 19% | 16% |
| Daytime | 8% | 9% |
| Office | 8% | 7% |
Notes
In both
- Frankincense
- Labdanum
- Amber
- Vanilla
Black Oud
Only in this one
- Cumin
- Nutmeg
- Oud
- Cedar
- Sandalwood
- Castoreum
- Civet
Amber Absolute
Only in this one
- Woody notes
Accords
Black Oud
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
Amber Absolute
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Amber Absolute lasts longer: longevity 8.9/10 against 8.6/10 for Black Oud.
Which one projects more?
Amber Absolute projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.7/10 for Black Oud.
Which one suits winter better?
Amber Absolute suits winter better: winter gets 45% of its season votes, against 40% for Black Oud.
Which one is rated higher?
Amber Absolute is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 8.1/10 for Black Oud.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Frankincense, Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla.