Fragrance comparison

Invisible Oud vs H The Exclusive Black Tier

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 360 ratings analysed

Invisible Oud

Viktor&Rolf

3.6563 votes

Rank #36,172 AmberVanilla

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47%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #2,101 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 7 of 7 categories.

Invisible Oud
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Best in winter, evening wear.
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Invisible Oud0/7

H The Exclusive Black Tier7/7

Ratings & consensus: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Community sentiment: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Longevity: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Sillage & projection: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Versatility: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H The Exclusive Black Tier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Invisible OudViktor&Rolf

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 57%

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

63 votes

64%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value42

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla91%

oud83%

warm spicy74%

musky65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhVanillaBenzoinWhite MuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Vanilla and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer8

Fall71

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex41

Women50

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,101

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Invisible Oud subverts expectations by presenting a surprisingly clean, airy take on a note usually known for its heavy, medicinal darkness. The opening greets you with a bright pop of pink pepper before settling into a soft, dry musk that wraps around a gentle agarwood. As it warms on the skin, a comforti…

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H The Exclusive Black Tier is a dark amber oud with a plush suede texture, powdered florals, and a soft raspberry tint running through the heart. It opens resinous and smoky, then settles into something smoother, warmer, and more polished. This usually suits dressier wear, cooler weather, and anyone who enjoys rich o…

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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, Invisible Oud or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 7 of 7 categories. Invisible Oud is rated 3.65/5 from 63 votes; H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes. Choose Invisible Oud for a amber and vanilla character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Invisible Oud or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, Invisible Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Invisible Oud or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Invisible Oud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Invisible Oud and H The Exclusive Black Tier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Invisible Oud or H The Exclusive Black Tier better for summer or winter?

For summer, H The Exclusive Black Tier is the stronger pick. For winter, Invisible Oud is the stronger pick. Invisible Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Invisible Oud and H The Exclusive Black Tier?

Invisible Oud features Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Vanilla, Benzoin and White Musk. H The Exclusive Black Tier has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose de Mai, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Suede and Vanilla.