Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oud Hindi vs Kromo Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #31,433 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Kromo Black

Ésika

4.3398 votes

Rank #28,399 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kromo Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi3/5

Kromo Black2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

Kromo BlackÉsika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.33/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 79%Had 11%Want 10%

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

41%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oud Hindi

SillageDahn Al Oud Hindi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value88

Category winnerKromo BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match45%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

Agarwood (Oud)Oriental notesKyara IncenseDamask RoseBlack PepperBitter AlmondFruity NotesLavender

Heart

ResinMyrhhOlibanumRoseRed RoseGuaiac WoodCedarGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesSweet NotesSandalowoodVetiver

Top

Guatemalan CardamomBlack PepperPomelo

Heart

elemiViolet LeafGeranium

Base

TonkaPatchouliSandalwoodGuaiac WoodOakmoss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Spring53

Summer25

Fall90

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men95

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,433

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,399

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKromo BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi is a heavy oriental spicy fragrance centered on animalic agarwood. It wraps pungent medicinal wood with warm spices and thick resins to create an uncompromising profile for cold winter nights. This scent is built for experienced noses seeking an uncompromised traditional Middle Eastern oud exp…

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Ésika Kromo Black opens with a vibrant burst of cracked black pepper, aromatic Guatemalan cardamom, and a sharp splash of zesty pomelo. As the bright citrus top settles on skin, the fragrance transitions into a clean herbal heart featuring crushed violet leaf, fresh geranium, and slightly piney elemi resin. The dry-do…

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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, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Kromo Black?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories. Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Kromo Black is rated 4.33/5 from 98 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oud Hindi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kromo Black for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Kromo Black?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi lasts longest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100, Kromo Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Kromo Black?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi projects furthest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100, Kromo Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Kromo Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Geranium.

Is Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Kromo Black better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear; Kromo Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Kromo Black?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Oriental notes, Kyara Incense and Damask Rose, heart notes of Resin, Myrhh, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Kromo Black has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Black Pepper and Pomelo, heart notes of elemi, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.