Black Rose Oud vs Himalayan Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.
Black Rose OudChoose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Himalayan OudChoose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Rose Oud5/7
Himalayan Oud2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Rose Oud
- Community sentiment
- Black Rose Oud
- Longevity
- Himalayan Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Black Rose Oud
- Value for money
- Himalayan Oud
- 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 McEvoyHimalayan OudPremière NoteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%
3.59/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 42%Had 12%Want 45%
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
26%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHimalayan Oud
SillageBlack Rose Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHimalayan OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
oud92%
rose84%
woody77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
oud86%
earthy72%
warm spicy58%
fresh spicy44%
patchouli30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both oud, woody and fresh spicy
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
Top15-30 mins
CuminSaffron
Heart2-4 hrs
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAtlas CedarBenzoin
Base6-10 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cumin and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Himalayan Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer50
Fall85
Winter100
Day76
Night100
Spring46
Summer23
Fall69
Winter100
Day46
Night100
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#9,708
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#40,059
PerfumerJérôme di Marino
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Première Note Himalayan Oud delivers a dry, aromatic timber profile that trades heavy sweetness for crisp mountain air and spice. The opening hits with a sharp prickle of cumin alongside dry, leathery saffron. It cuts through cold weather fast. As the initial flash of spice settles, the fragrance reveals a dense heart…
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 Himalayan Oud?
Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes; Himalayan Oud is rated 3.59/5 from 39 votes. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Himalayan Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Rose Oud or Himalayan Oud?
They last about the same: Himalayan Oud 74/100, Black Rose Oud 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Rose Oud or Himalayan Oud?
Black Rose Oud projects furthest (Black Rose Oud 67/100, Himalayan Oud 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Rose Oud and Himalayan Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cumin and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Black Rose Oud or Himalayan Oud 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; Himalayan Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Rose Oud and Himalayan Oud?
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. Himalayan Oud has top notes of Cumin and Saffron, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Atlas Cedar and Benzoin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.
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