Fragrance comparison

Mastermind Noir vs Babel Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Mastermind Noir

Nabeel

4.2227 votes

Rank #27,469 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Babel Oud

Élixir Privé

4.009 votes

Rank #58,239 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mastermind Noir
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Babel Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mastermind Noir2/4

Babel Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mastermind NoirNabeel

Babel OudÉlixir Privé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

44%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBabel Oud

SillageBabel Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMastermind NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

oud69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Woody NotesCloveWallflowerGrassRosemarySweet Notes

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliGuaiac WoodVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tobacco LeafLabdanumLeatherCastoreumMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

CloveBergamotGingerBrazilian OrangeVioletCardamom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherAmbergrisLabdanumAmyrisAtlas CedarPatchouliGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesClove, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer8

Fall69

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#58,239

PerfumerIsabel Gil Trujilo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMastermind NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mastermind Noir by Nabeel delivers a dry, earthy profile centered around smoked woods, tobacco, and castoreum. Launched in 2022, this unisex leather fragrance targets enthusiasts who prefer dense, dark compositions over mainstream sweetness. It performs best in cold weather, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of res…

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Babel Oud opens with a lively burst of spicy clove, zesty Brazilian orange, and sharp ginger before settling into a warm, deeply woody heart. As the bright citrus top fades, a velvety Bulgarian rose emerges alongside rich labdanum and smoky agarwood. The scent dries down into an inviting blend of smooth leather, 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, Mastermind Noir or Babel Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mastermind Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 27 votes; Babel Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Mastermind Noir for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Babel Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mastermind Noir or Babel Oud?

Babel Oud lasts longest (Babel Oud 80/100, Mastermind Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mastermind Noir or Babel Oud?

Babel Oud projects furthest (Babel Oud 72/100, Mastermind Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mastermind Noir and Babel Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Mastermind Noir or Babel Oud better for summer or winter?

Mastermind Noir suits evening wear; Babel Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mastermind Noir and Babel Oud?

Mastermind Noir has top notes of Woody Notes, Clove, Wallflower and Grass, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Labdanum, Leather and Castoreum. Babel Oud has top notes of Clove, Bergamot, Ginger and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Ambergris and Labdanum.