Fragrance comparison

1001 NIGHT vs Black Rose Oud

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

1001 NIGHT

VELVET SAM

5.001 votes

Rank #52,230 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Black Rose Oud

Trish McEvoy

4.0194 votes

Rank #8,711 FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

1001 NIGHT
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Black Rose Oud
Choose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

1001 NIGHT1/2

Black Rose Oud1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: 1001 NIGHT
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Rose Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1001 NIGHTVELVET SAM

Black Rose OudTrish McEvoy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.01/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value32

Category winner1001 NIGHTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseSandalwood

Base6-10 hrs

MuskAmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

Top

Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper

Heart

Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Geranium, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for 1001 NIGHT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring65

Summer50

Fall85

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men18

Unisex18

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Sam 1001 Night opens with an electric bite of crushed black pepper and crisp geranium leaf. The initial alcohol flash burns off in seconds, revealing dark red rose petals layered over earthy patchouli and creamy sandalwood. It feels rich, resinous, and deeply comforting on bare skin. As the scent warms, sweet …

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Trish McEvoy Black Rose Oud opens with tart litchi, spicy saffron, and crushed raspberry leaf before settling into a deep floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and smoky incense. As the initial fruity brightness fades, dark agarwood, patchouli, and warm Madagascar vanilla anchor the dry-down on warm skin. It trans…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 NIGHT or Black Rose Oud?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 1001 NIGHT is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes. Choose 1001 NIGHT for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do 1001 NIGHT and Black Rose Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Geranium, Patchouli and Rose.

Is 1001 NIGHT or Black Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

1001 NIGHT suits evening wear; Black Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 NIGHT and Black Rose Oud?

1001 NIGHT has top notes of Black Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. Black Rose Oud has top notes of Raspberry Leaf, Litchi, Saffron and Osmanthus, heart notes of Black Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.