Fragrance comparison

Black Oud vs Limon Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 141 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Oud

By Kilian

3.70122 votes

Rank #6,900 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Limon Oud

Niche4All

3.8919 votes

Rank #40,737 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Limon Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Oud3/5

Limon Oud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OudBy Kilian

Limon OudNiche4All

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 34%

Category winnerLimon OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

21%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

42%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Oud

SillageBlack Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value53

Category winnerLimon OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

earthy77%

balsamic69%

mossy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseGeraniumCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

PapyrusPatchouliCedarMethyl Pamplemousse

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseMossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

Top

CardamomIncenseLimoncello

Heart

Palisander RosewoodPapyrusPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Base

MossTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Papyrus, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer12

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men50

Unisex31

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#40,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Oud by By Kilian is a potent, incense-heavy composition built around a core of animalic agarwood. Launched in 2014, this unisex fragrance balances dark, resinous woods with spicy accents of cardamom and pink pepper. It creates a bold, assertive presence, making it ideal for formal evening events or cold winter d…

Reviews →

Limon Oud by Niche4All is a woody aromatic creation that balances citrus brightness with deep, resinous woods. It opens with an energetic limoncello note before settling into a blend of papyrus, patchouli, and agarwood. This versatile fragrance works well for both casual days and evenings during the spring and summer …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Oud or Limon Oud?

Black Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 122 votes; Limon Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Black Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Limon Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Oud or Limon Oud?

Black Oud lasts longest (Black Oud 82/100, Limon Oud 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Oud or Limon Oud?

Black Oud projects furthest (Black Oud 76/100, Limon Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Oud and Limon Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Papyrus, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Black Oud or Limon Oud better for summer or winter?

Black Oud suits daytime wear; Limon Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Oud and Limon Oud?

Black Oud has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Papyrus, Patchouli, Cedar and Methyl Pamplemousse, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Moss and Sandalwood. Limon Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Incense and Limoncello, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Papyrus, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Moss and Tobacco Leaf.