Black Rose Oud vs Exiro
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Rose Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.
Black Rose OudChoose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
ExiroChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Rose Oud6/7
Exiro1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Rose Oud
- Community sentiment
- Black Rose Oud
- Longevity
- Black Rose Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Black Rose Oud
- Value for money
- Exiro
- Versatility
- Black Rose Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Rose Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Rose OudTrish McEvoyExiroOnceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%
3.25/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%
Category winnerBlack Rose OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
94 votes
14%Love
48%Like
21%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Rose Oud
SillageBlack Rose Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExiroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
oud92%
rose84%
woody77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper
Heart
Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar
Top
GeraniumBlood OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaTonka BeanSaffron
Base
PatchouliAmberLabdanum
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer50
Fall85
Winter100
Day76
Night100
Spring54
Summer15
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night83
Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,672
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#29,427
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTrish McEvoy Black Rose Oud opens with tart litchi, spicy saffron, and crushed raspberry leaf before settling into a deep floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and smoky incense. As the initial fruity brightness fades, dark agarwood, patchouli, and warm Madagascar vanilla anchor the dry-down on warm skin. It trans…
Reviews →Exiro by Once is a bold unisex fragrance centered on spicy and aromatic notes. It opens with bright blood orange and sharp black pepper, settling into a deep heart of cypriol and saffron. The base consists of earthy patchouli and warm labdanum, creating a resinous finish suitable for crisp autumn days or evening wear …
Reviews →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 Rose Oud or Exiro?
Black Rose Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes; Exiro is rated 3.25/5 from 36 votes. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Exiro for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Rose Oud or Exiro?
Black Rose Oud lasts longest (Black Rose Oud 72/100, Exiro 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Rose Oud or Exiro?
Black Rose Oud projects furthest (Black Rose Oud 67/100, Exiro 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Rose Oud and Exiro smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Black Rose Oud or Exiro better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Rose Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose Oud is the stronger pick. Black Rose Oud suits evening wear; Exiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Rose Oud and Exiro?
Black Rose Oud has top notes of Raspberry Leaf, Litchi, Saffron and Osmanthus, heart notes of Black Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Exiro has top notes of Geranium, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tonka Bean and Saffron, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Labdanum.
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