Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs Mystic Oud

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Mystic Oud

MGO Duftanker

4.449 votes

Rank #41,117 OudVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic Oud takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mystic Oud
Choose it for a oud and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Frankincense1/4

Mystic Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

Mystic OudMGO Duftanker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMystic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

oud100%

vanilla91%

musky83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both musky and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumTulsiNatural MuskMilkSaltChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)Bourbon VanillaNatural MuskSaffronOlibanumIndian Patchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Natural Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,117

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystic OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Frankincense by Scent Trunk is a resinous, unisex fragrance that centers on the deep, spicy profile of olibanum. It offers an easygoing, modern take on traditional incense, making it a functional choice for those who want a grounded, aromatic scent for daily office wear or casual afternoon settings during cooler…

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Mystic Oud is a dry, musky oud with bourbon vanilla smoothing the edges rather than turning it sugary. Saffron, olibanum and patchouli give it a warm, slightly powdery resinous feel that reads more niche than crowd-pleasing. It looks best for cooler weather, evening wear, or anyone who likes oud with softness and text…

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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, Black Frankincense or Mystic Oud?

Mystic Oud takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Mystic Oud is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mystic Oud for a oud and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Frankincense or Mystic Oud?

They last about the same: Black Frankincense 80/100, Mystic Oud 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Frankincense or Mystic Oud?

Mystic Oud projects furthest (Mystic Oud 66/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Frankincense and Mystic Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Natural Musk.

Is Black Frankincense or Mystic Oud better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear; Mystic Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Frankincense and Mystic Oud?

Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt. Mystic Oud features Agarwood (Oud), Bourbon Vanilla, Natural Musk, Saffron and Olibanum.