Fragrance comparison

Black Rose Oud vs Gold Aoud

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

Black Rose Oud

Trish McEvoy

4.0194 votes

Rank #9,111 FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gold Aoud

Mancera

3.86213 votes

Rank #8,413 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Rose Oud
Choose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gold Aoud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Rose Oud3/7

Gold Aoud4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Rose OudTrish McEvoy

Gold AoudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%

3.86/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

Category winnerBlack Rose OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGold Aoud

SillageGold Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value54

Category winnerGold AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both oud, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper

Heart

Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeSaffronBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseJasminePatchouli

Base8-11+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMadagascar VanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Gold Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer50

Fall85

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex18

Women64

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

Date 30%Casual 26%Work 24%Party 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#8,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerGold AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trish 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…

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Mancera Gold Aoud delivers an energetic twist on the classic Eastern rose and wood pairing. The first spray releases a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and tangy mandarin orange that cuts through the initial solvent punch. Within fifteen minutes, this bright citrus haze softens into a rich core of Bulgarian rose, earth…

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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 Rose Oud or Gold Aoud?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes; Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose Oud or Gold Aoud?

Gold Aoud lasts longest (Gold Aoud 81/100, Black Rose Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose Oud or Gold Aoud?

Gold Aoud projects furthest (Gold Aoud 74/100, Black Rose Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose Oud and Gold Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Black Rose Oud or Gold Aoud 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; Gold Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose Oud and Gold Aoud?

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. Gold Aoud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, White Musk, Leather and Sandalwood.