Fragrance comparison

Molecule Oudh vs Oud & Black Tea

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

2 wins

Molecule Oudh

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #50,561 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Oud & Black Tea

Mith

4.5934 votes

Rank #5,424 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molecule Oudh takes 2 of 3 categories.

Molecule Oudh
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Oud & Black Tea
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Molecule Oudh2/3

Oud & Black Tea1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Molecule OudhParfum de Mahzen

Oud & Black TeaMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

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

71%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityMolecule Oudh

SillageMolecule Oudh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

cacao84%

oud77%

caramel69%

amber61%

fruity100%

rose92%

oud84%

green77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaramelSaffronBlack CurrantJasmine

Heart3-5 hrs

AmberwoodOlibanumRosePatchouliAmbergris

Base8-14+ hrs

AgarwoodLeatherCacaoFir ResinVanillaCedar

Top

Black CurrantBergamot

Heart

RoseBlack Tea

Base

AgarwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Patchouli and Agarwood. Durations are only published for Molecule Oudh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring76

Summer33

Fall95

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men31

Unisex62

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,561

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,424

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerOud & Black TeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molecule Oudh by Parfum de Mahzen brings a smoky, sweet twist to dark woods. Right from the first spray, rich caramel and dark black currant swirl over warm saffron spice, keeping the opening sweet without turning into candy syrup. As it settles onto your skin, the scent reveals a thick blend of roasted cacao, worn ja…

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Oud & Black Tea opens brighter and fruitier than its name suggests, with black currant, bergamot, rose and tea doing most of the early work. On skin, it usually reads as a modern, wearable oud style rather than a heavy resinous one. Reviews point to strong projection, good longevity and an elegant dark-fruity tone. It…

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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, Molecule Oudh or Oud & Black Tea?

Molecule Oudh takes 2 of 3 categories. Molecule Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Oud & Black Tea is rated 4.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Molecule Oudh for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Oud & Black Tea for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Molecule Oudh or Oud & Black Tea?

Molecule Oudh lasts longest (Molecule Oudh 100/100, Oud & Black Tea 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Molecule Oudh or Oud & Black Tea?

Molecule Oudh projects furthest (Molecule Oudh 75/100, Oud & Black Tea 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Molecule Oudh and Oud & Black Tea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Patchouli and Agarwood.

Is Molecule Oudh or Oud & Black Tea better for summer or winter?

Molecule Oudh suits day or night wear; Oud & Black Tea suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Molecule Oudh and Oud & Black Tea?

Molecule Oudh has top notes of Caramel, Saffron, Black Currant and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Olibanum, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood, Leather, Cacao and Fir Resin. Oud & Black Tea has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Black Tea, a base of Agarwood, Musk and Patchouli.