Fragrance comparison

Black OUD vs Oud Maximus 2020

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black OUD

Illuminum

3.5134 votes

Rank #21,757 CitrusOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Maximus 2020

Bortnikoff

3.9683 votes

Rank #14,501 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black OUD takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black OUD
Choose it for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Maximus 2020
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Black OUD4/7

Oud Maximus 20203/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Maximus 2020
Community sentiment: Oud Maximus 2020
Longevity: Black OUD
Sillage & projection: Black OUD
Value for money: Black OUD
Versatility: Black OUD
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Maximus 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OUDIlluminum

Oud Maximus 2020Bortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.96/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 52%Had 15%Want 34%

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

58%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBlack OUD

SillageBlack OUD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value40

Category winnerBlack OUDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

oud90%

warm spicy80%

patchouli70%

fresh60%

woody50%

oud100%

citrus92%

musky84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesPatchouliCloves

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

Civet

Top

Sweet OrangeBergamotJasmine SambacPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Rose de MaiRoseClovesFrangipaniMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskIndian OudCivetTolu BalsamBirch TarVanillaTonka Bean

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack OUDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men44

Unisex31

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerMichael Boadi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Illuminum Black OUD opens sharp and bright, with citrus cutting through warm clove and earthy patchouli before the oud takes over. On skin it often reads as a bold, modern oud profile rather than a barnyard style, with some wearers calling it loud, sour, and a little synthetic. If you like Montale-style oud scents and…

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Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 opens with a burst of sweet orange, bergamot, and sharp cardamom before revealing its dense heart of Rose de Mai and frangipani. High concentrations of wild Laotian and Indian oud oils anchor the base alongside raw civet, natural deer musk, and birch tar. The citrus fizzes off rapidly, allo…

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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 Oud Maximus 2020?

Black OUD takes 4 of 7 categories. Black OUD is rated 3.51/5 from 34 votes; Oud Maximus 2020 is rated 3.96/5 from 83 votes. Choose Black OUD for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Maximus 2020 for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black OUD or Oud Maximus 2020?

Black OUD lasts longest (Black OUD 86/100, Oud Maximus 2020 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black OUD or Oud Maximus 2020?

Black OUD projects furthest (Black OUD 73/100, Oud Maximus 2020 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black OUD and Oud Maximus 2020 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Agarwood (Oud) and Civet.

Is Black OUD or Oud Maximus 2020 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black OUD is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Maximus 2020 is the stronger pick. Black OUD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black OUD and Oud Maximus 2020?

Black OUD has top notes of Citruses, Patchouli and Cloves, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Civet. Oud Maximus 2020 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rose, Cloves and Frangipani, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Indian Oud and Civet.