Fragrance comparison

Noir de Mars vs Shazeb Oudy

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Noir de Mars

Scent on Canvas

4.1718 votes

Rank #42,921 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Shazeb Oudy

Asgharali

4.1010 votes

Rank #48,273 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir de Mars takes 3 of 4 categories.

Noir de Mars
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shazeb Oudy
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Noir de Mars3/4

Shazeb Oudy1/4

Ratings & consensus: Noir de Mars
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shazeb Oudy
Sillage & projection: Noir de Mars
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noir de Mars

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir de MarsScent on Canvas

Shazeb OudyAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 35%Had 15%Want 50%

Category winnerNoir de MarsRating 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

30%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShazeb Oudy

SillageNoir de Mars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud88%

leather77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

earthy42%

woody100%

oud83%

rose65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and oud

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

Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoody Notes

Heart

RoseFruity NotesJasminePatchouliSandalwoodCedarGuaiac Wood

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Gurjan balsam. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,921

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoir de MarsHigher 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…

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Shazeb Oudy is a dry woody oud with a clear rose thread, soft powder, and a warm amber musk base. It opens resinous and slightly sharp, then settles into a smoother floral wood profile with patchouli, sandalwood, and cedar adding body. It looks best suited to oud wearers who want something firm and traditional rather …

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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 Shazeb Oudy?

Noir de Mars takes 3 of 4 categories. Noir de Mars is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Shazeb Oudy is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Noir de Mars for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shazeb Oudy for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir de Mars or Shazeb Oudy?

Shazeb Oudy lasts longest (Shazeb Oudy 73/100, Noir de Mars 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir de Mars or Shazeb Oudy?

Noir de Mars projects furthest (Noir de Mars 63/100, Shazeb Oudy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir de Mars and Shazeb Oudy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Gurjan balsam.

Is Noir de Mars or Shazeb Oudy better for summer or winter?

Noir de Mars suits evening wear; Shazeb Oudy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir de Mars and Shazeb Oudy?

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. Shazeb Oudy has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Woody Notes, heart notes of Rose, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk and Amber.