Fragrance comparison

Noir de Mars vs Oud Absolu

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Noir de Mars

Scent on Canvas

4.1718 votes

Rank #42,921 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oud Absolu

Wally

4.1916 votes

Rank #31,109 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Absolu takes 4 of 4 categories.

Noir de Mars
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Absolu
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Noir de Mars0/4

Oud Absolu4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir de MarsScent on Canvas

Oud AbsoluWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

Category winnerOud AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOud Absolu

SillageOud Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud88%

leather77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

earthy42%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both leather, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Cyperus esculentusGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Heart

LeatherGurjan balsamMyrrh

Base

AmyrisAmber

Top

RaspberrySaffronRose

Heart

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood

Base

MyrrhAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring50

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,921

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOud AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir de Mars by Scent on Canvas is a woody, leather-forward fragrance that balances its resinous core with amber. It is a unisex scent designed for those who want an assertive, modern presence. Expect a blend dominated by oud, guaiac wood, and myrrh that works best when you want to make a firm statement during cool we…

Reviews →

Wally Oud Absolu hits the skin with a tart burst of raspberry, dry saffron, and dark rose before settling into a dense heart of leather and agarwood. The opening carries a sweet fruit contrast that cuts straight through the smoky, dry woods, keeping the leather from feeling overly harsh or medicinal. Guaiac wood adds …

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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 is better, Noir de Mars or Oud Absolu?

Oud Absolu takes 4 of 4 categories. Noir de Mars is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Oud Absolu is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Noir de Mars for a woody and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Absolu for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir de Mars or Oud Absolu?

Oud Absolu lasts longest (Oud Absolu 78/100, Noir de Mars 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir de Mars or Oud Absolu?

Oud Absolu projects furthest (Oud Absolu 66/100, Noir de Mars 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir de Mars and Oud Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Leather and Myrrh.

Is Noir de Mars or Oud Absolu better for summer or winter?

Noir de Mars suits evening wear; Oud Absolu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir de Mars and Oud Absolu?

Noir de Mars has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cyperus esculentus, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood, heart notes of Leather, Gurjan balsam and Myrrh, a base of Amyris and Amber. Oud Absolu has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood, a base of Myrrh and Amber.