Fragrance comparison

Ferrum vs Oud Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ferrum

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #77,535 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Noir

Vertus

4.03111 votes

Rank #7,455 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ferrum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ferrum
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Oud Noir
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ferrum3/4

Oud Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ferrum
Sillage & projection: Ferrum
Value for money: Ferrum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FerrumClaudio Cutuli Parfums

Oud NoirVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.03/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

41%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFerrum

SillageFerrum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerFerrumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

white floral77%

oud69%

sweet61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

FigelemiRhubarb

Heart2 to 3 hours

White FlowersSkin

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberAgarwood (Oud)

Top

PlumAppleSaffronRhubarbLemonGrapefruit

Heart

RoseGeraniumCarnationCedarAmberOrrisCyclamenMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreum

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Ferrum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring86

Summer77

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex60

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ferrum by Claudio Cutuli Parfums opens with a sharp, tart burst of rhubarb combined with lush, milky fig and resinous elemi. This bright, fruity, and aromatic introduction soon softens into an intimate center featuring clean white flowers and an intimate skin note. In the base, deep agarwood oud meets warm amber to an…

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Oud Noir by Vertus offers an unexpected twist on dark wood, mixing a tart fruit opening with a clean, dry woodiness. The scent dodges the typical heavy, syrupy sweetness of most modern oud releases. Instead, it pairs sharp rhubarb and plum against a cedar and saffron backdrop, creating a cool-weather unisex option tha…

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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 lasts longer, Ferrum or Oud Noir?

Ferrum lasts longest (Ferrum 80/100, Oud Noir 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ferrum or Oud Noir?

Projection is very close: Ferrum 75/100, Oud Noir 74/100 for sillage.

Do Ferrum and Oud Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and oud accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Ferrum or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

Oud Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ferrum and Oud Noir?

Ferrum has top notes of Fig, elemi and Rhubarb, heart notes of White Flowers and Skin, a base of Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Oud Noir has top notes of Plum, Apple, Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Vanilla.