Fragrance comparison

Black Oud vs Dahn Al Oudh Raysan

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Black Oud

Thomas Kosmala

3.297 votes

Rank #55,966 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan

Ajmal

4.4015 votes

Rank #19,378 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Oud
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dahn Al Oudh Raysan
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Black Oud0/3

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dahn Al Oudh Raysan
Sillage & projection: Dahn Al Oudh Raysan
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dahn Al Oudh Raysan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OudThomas Kosmala

Dahn Al Oudh RaysanAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 85%

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

53%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oudh Raysan

SillageDahn Al Oudh Raysan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

oud90%

woody80%

white floral70%

rose60%

floral50%

oud100%

woody65%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woodsy Notes

Notes

Woodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Woodsy Notes. 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

Fall50

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDahn Al Oudh RaysanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Oud pairs a juicy peach and black currant opening with rose, jasmine, and a woody oud base. It reads fruity first, then floral, then darker and woodier as it settles. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy sweeter oud styles rather than dry, smoky ones. Based on the available votes, it leans more toward e…

Reviews →

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan by Ajmal is an oud-first, woody fragrance with a fresh-spicy lift. It reads traditional in structure, with agarwood (oud) staying central rather than turning into a sweet, dessert-style dry-down. If you like a clear, direct oud and woods profile, this is a sensible sample. If you prefer airy musks,…

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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 Oud or Dahn Al Oudh Raysan?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Oud is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Dahn Al Oudh Raysan is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Black Oud for a fruity and oud character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dahn Al Oudh Raysan for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Oud or Dahn Al Oudh Raysan?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan lasts longest (Dahn Al Oudh Raysan 80/100, Black Oud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Oud or Dahn Al Oudh Raysan?

Dahn Al Oudh Raysan projects furthest (Dahn Al Oudh Raysan 84/100, Black Oud 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Oud and Dahn Al Oudh Raysan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Woodsy Notes.

Is Black Oud or Dahn Al Oudh Raysan better for summer or winter?

Black Oud suits evening wear; Dahn Al Oudh Raysan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Oud and Dahn Al Oudh Raysan?

Black Oud has top notes of Peach and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Woodsy Notes. Dahn Al Oudh Raysan features Woodsy Notes and Agarwood (Oud).