Fragrance comparison

Black Oudh vs Wise Mind

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Black Oudh

Reiss

4.3622 votes

Rank #18,989 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Wise Mind

Bachs

3.333 votes

Rank #70,901 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wise Mind takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Oudh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wise Mind
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Oudh1/4

Wise Mind3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OudhReiss

Wise MindBachs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityWise Mind

SillageWise Mind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWise MindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

earthy48%

warm spicy30%

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LaurelsClary SageElemi resin

Heart

CypressViolet LeafJasmine

Base

SequoiaVetiverCashmere MuskAgarwood (Oud)Amber

Top

Elemi resinSandalwood

Heart

White Flowers

Base

VanillaCashmere MuskMusk

InformationalShared notesElemi resin and Cashmere 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

Spring54

Summer23

Fall85

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,989

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#70,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Oudh by Reiss wears like a dark, natural woods and vetiver scent with a brisk aromatic start. Think laurel, clary sage and elemi up top, then cypress and green violet leaf over a dry, earthy base of vetiver, woods, amber and soft musk. Despite the name, many wearers find the oud effect subtle, more “forest floor…

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Wise Mind by Bachs is a woody aromatic scent that blends resinous elemi with smooth sandalwood. This unisex fragrance creates a powdery and musky aura suitable for daily wear in temperate weather. The composition balances floral undertones with a creamy vanilla base, offering a grounded and clean experience for those …

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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 Oudh or Wise Mind?

Wise Mind takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Oudh is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Wise Mind is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Oudh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wise Mind for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Oudh or Wise Mind?

Wise Mind lasts longest (Wise Mind 60/100, Black Oudh 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Oudh or Wise Mind?

Wise Mind projects furthest (Wise Mind 75/100, Black Oudh 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Oudh and Wise Mind smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Elemi resin and Cashmere Musk.

Is Black Oudh or Wise Mind better for summer or winter?

Black Oudh suits evening wear; Wise Mind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Oudh and Wise Mind?

Black Oudh has top notes of Laurels, Clary Sage and Elemi resin, heart notes of Cypress, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Sequoia, Vetiver, Cashmere Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Wise Mind has top notes of Elemi resin and Sandalwood, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Musk and Musk.