Fragrance comparison

Aoud 3 vs Oud Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 319 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aoud 3

M. Micallef

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,665 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Noir

Ted Lapidus

4.10309 votes

Rank #3,500 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aoud 3
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oud Noir
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aoud 32/3

Oud Noir1/3

Ratings & consensus: Aoud 3
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Aoud 3
Value for money: Not scored
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

Aoud 3M. Micallef

Oud NoirTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.10/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerAoud 3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

39%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

309 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAoud 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy91%

vanilla83%

cinnamon74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

leather100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

oud61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonVanillaNutmegPlumPink PepperOrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseSaffronCoffeeNutmegCinnamon

Heart

LeatherBirchPlumPralineJasmine Sambac

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedarAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring26

Summer13

Fall93

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men60

Unisex35

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,665

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud 3 by M. Micallef is a woody spicy composition centered on a resilient agarwood base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright orange, eventually softening into a heart of plum, rose, and nutmeg. It sits heavily on the skin, ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions where presenc…

Reviews →

Ted Lapidus Oud Noir is a heavy winter fragrance that targets enthusiasts of dark, resinous woody blends. It centers on dry leather, smoldering incense, and a sweet plum note, offering a rich, warm wear during cold nights. The scent targets those looking for an affordable entry into smoky, oud-adjacent profiles.

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud 3 or Oud Noir?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories. Aoud 3 is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.10/5 from 309 votes. Choose Aoud 3 for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oud Noir for a leather and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Aoud 3 or Oud Noir?

Aoud 3 projects furthest (Aoud 3 100/100, Oud Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud 3 and Oud Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg.

Is Aoud 3 or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

Aoud 3 suits day or night wear; Oud Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud 3 and Oud Noir?

Aoud 3 features Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Plum. Oud Noir has top notes of Incense, Saffron, Coffee and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Birch, Plum and Praline, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.