Fragrance comparison

Kingdom vs Black Oudh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Kingdom

Ayat Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #52,501 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Black Oudh

Orientica

3.8842 votes

Rank #17,071 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Oudh takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kingdom
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Oudh
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kingdom1/4

Black Oudh3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Oudh
Sillage & projection: Kingdom
Value for money: Black Oudh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Oudh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingdomAyat Perfumes

Black OudhOrientica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.88/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

24%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Oudh

SillageKingdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value90

Category winnerBlack OudhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

amber83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

woody100%

amber86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

powdery44%

musky30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRosemaryCedarLemon

Heart

Guaiac WoodSpices

Base

AgarwoodAmberResinMusk

Top

Cedar NeedlesRosemaryLemonBergamot

Heart

CedarSpicesGuaiac Wood

Base

ResinsAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Cedar and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring26

Summer9

Fall100

Winter91

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBlack OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kingdom is a woody citrus amber with a brisk opening of rosemary, bergamot and lemon over dry cedar. As it settles, the scent turns smoother and warmer, bringing in spice, guaiac wood, amber, resin and a restrained touch of oud-like depth. It reads clean, aromatic and gently regal rather than heavy. If you like fresh …

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Black Oudh by Orientica offers a dark, budget-friendly woody spicy profile. It starts with sharp lemon and rosemary before settling into dry cedarwood and warm resins. This unisex oil is ideal for cold winter evenings when you want a heavy, comforting scent that lingers on your skin without costing a fortune.

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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, Kingdom or Black Oudh?

Black Oudh takes 3 of 4 categories. Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Oudh is rated 3.88/5 from 42 votes. Choose Kingdom for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Oudh for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kingdom or Black Oudh?

Black Oudh lasts longest (Black Oudh 73/100, Kingdom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kingdom or Black Oudh?

Kingdom projects furthest (Kingdom 75/100, Black Oudh 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kingdom and Black Oudh smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Cedar and Lemon.

Is Kingdom or Black Oudh better for summer or winter?

Kingdom suits daytime wear; Black Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kingdom and Black Oudh?

Kingdom has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Guaiac Wood and Spices, a base of Agarwood, Amber, Resin and Musk. Black Oudh has top notes of Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Spices and Guaiac Wood, a base of Resins, Amber and Musk.