Fragrance comparison

After Burn vs Oud Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

After Burn

Veneno Parfums

3.673 votes

Rank #61,945 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Noir

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.1673 votes

Rank #6,527 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

After Burn
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Noir
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

After Burn2/4

Oud Noir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: After Burn
Sillage & projection: After Burn
Value for money: Oud Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

After BurnVeneno Parfums

Oud NoirKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.16/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 94%Had 6%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

52%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAfter Burn

SillageAfter Burn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value84

Category winnerOud NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody83%

mineral65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

amber100%

oud92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

smoky69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both smoky, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SmokeIncense

Heart2-4 hrs

CypriolSaffron

Base8-12+ hrs

FireCoalWoody NotesBlack MuskOud

Top

RaspberrySaffron

Heart

RoseIncenseCypriol

Base

OudAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cypriol, Saffron and Oud. Durations are only published for After Burn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Spring45

Summer18

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 31%Casual 23%Work 9%

Men44

Unisex46

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,945

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Veneno Parfums After Burn is an unapologetic blast of raw smoke, charred wood, and glowing ember accords. Do not expect a polite, sweetened department store wood here. The opening hits immediately with billowing camp smoke and church incense, creating a dark haze that feels remarkably tactile and dry. Within fifteen m…

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Oud Noir by Khadlaj Perfumes is a compelling unisex fragrance that centers on a bold woody profile. It opens with a bright spark of raspberry and saffron before sinking into a heart of rose, incense, and cypriol. This scent thrives in cooler autumn evenings, offering a distinctive, power-focused aroma that transitions…

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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, After Burn or Oud Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. After Burn is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.16/5 from 73 votes. Choose After Burn for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Noir for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, After Burn or Oud Noir?

After Burn lasts longest (After Burn 100/100, Oud Noir 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, After Burn or Oud Noir?

After Burn projects furthest (After Burn 100/100, Oud Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do After Burn and Oud Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Cypriol, Saffron and Oud.

Is After Burn or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

After Burn suits evening wear; Oud Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in After Burn and Oud Noir?

After Burn has top notes of Smoke and Incense, heart notes of Cypriol and Saffron, a base of Fire, Coal, Woody Notes and Black Musk. Oud Noir has top notes of Raspberry and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Incense and Cypriol, a base of Oud, Amber and Patchouli.