Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Oud Storm

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #43,260 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Storm

Burberry

3.7124 votes

Rank #37,625 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Pearl takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oud Storm
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Pearl3/4

Oud Storm1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

Oud StormBurberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.71/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

29%Love

33%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlack Pearl

SillageBlack Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value21

Category winnerBlack PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

oud83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top

CardamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Oak

Base

Agarwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring46

Summer8

Fall92

Winter100

Day21

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOud StormHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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Burberry Oud Storm opens with a crisp snap of black pepper and cardamom before settling into dry oakwood. The agarwood base stays remarkably soft, creating an airy woody profile for cold autumn afternoons. It offers an easy entry point for anyone curious about oud without heavy animalic notes.

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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 Pearl or Oud Storm?

Black Pearl takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Oud Storm is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oud Storm for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Oud Storm?

They last about the same: Black Pearl 70/100, Oud Storm 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Oud Storm?

Black Pearl projects furthest (Black Pearl 63/100, Oud Storm 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Pearl and Oud Storm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Agarwood.

Is Black Pearl or Oud Storm better for summer or winter?

Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Oud Storm suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Oud Storm?

Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Oud Storm has top notes of Cardamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Oak, a base of Agarwood.