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Black Rose Oud vs Iron Wind

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

Updated 121 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Black Rose Oud

    Choose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Iron Wind

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Rose Oud4/7
Iron Wind3/7
Ratings & consensus
Iron Wind
Community sentiment
Iron Wind
Longevity
Black Rose Oud
Sillage & projection
Black Rose Oud
Value for money
Iron Wind
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 McEvoy
Iron WindTobali
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.01/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%
4.41/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
Category winnerIron WindRating 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

56%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerIron WindMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose Oud

SillageBlack Rose Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value32
¤ Price value53
Category winnerIron WindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
oud92%
rose84%
woody77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, oud and fresh spicy

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
Top
CuminClovesSaffron
Heart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Agarwood (Oud)Hot ironIrisViolet Leaves
Base
Woody NotesIncenseCedar
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Cumin and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring65
Summer50
Fall85
Winter100
Day76
Night100
Spring57
Summer57
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night100
Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men18
Unisex18
Women64
Men45
Unisex55
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#31,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher 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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Iron Wind by Tobali makes a striking entrance with a sharp, cooling gust of metallic air before settling into a warm, resinous sanctuary. Cumin and saffron provide a dry, dry-wood spice that prevents the scent from feeling too cold. As the perfume rests on the skin, it releases a quiet smoke of incense and deep cedar,…

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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 Rose Oud or Iron Wind?

Black Rose Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes; Iron Wind is rated 4.41/5 from 27 votes. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iron Wind for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose Oud or Iron Wind?

Black Rose Oud lasts longest (Black Rose Oud 72/100, Iron Wind 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose Oud or Iron Wind?

Black Rose Oud projects furthest (Black Rose Oud 67/100, Iron Wind 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose Oud and Iron Wind smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Cumin and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Black Rose Oud or Iron Wind better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iron Wind is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose Oud is the stronger pick. Black Rose Oud suits evening wear; Iron Wind suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose Oud and Iron Wind?

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. Iron Wind has top notes of Cumin, Cloves and Saffron, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Agarwood (Oud), Hot iron and Iris, a base of Woody Notes, Incense and Cedar.

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