Fragrance comparison

Om vs Poudre Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Centauri Perfumes

3.7850 votes

Rank #15,282 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Poudre Noir

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.1216 votes

Rank #20,171 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poudre Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Om
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Poudre Noir
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Om1/5

Poudre Noir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Poudre Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Poudre Noir
Value for money: Poudre Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Om

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmCentauri Perfumes

Poudre NoirSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

Category winnerPoudre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

31%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePoudre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPoudre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Thailand OudNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Olibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliJuniper BerriesPink PepperLavenderGingerSmoke

Base8-12 hrs

Peru BalsamAmbergrisCivetMusk

Top

LilacHoneyHeliotropeTurkish Rose

Heart

TobaccoJasmineTuberosePeach

Base

HaySiam BenzoinBlack TeaPeru BalsamCedarCivetMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeru Balsam, Civet and Musk. Durations are only published for Om, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex44

Women3

Casual 35%Date 31%Party 21%Work 13%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#20,171

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerOmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Om by Centauri Perfumes is an uncompromising, resinous artisan scent centered on dark woods and natural resins. It hits skin with an initial flash of tart red berries, sharp spikenard, and dry frankincense before grounding itself in earthy patchouli, clean smoke, and wild Thailand oud. The composition does not lean su…

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Poudre Noir by Sultan Pasha Attars is a striking unisex scent blending lilac, honey, and tobacco. It opens with a textured, resinous floral punch that settles into a powdery, incense-like heart. Perfect for autumn evenings, this attar offers a deeply natural, meditative quality. It feels like stepping into an old-worl…

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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, Om or Poudre Noir?

Poudre Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Om is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes; Poudre Noir is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes. Choose Om for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Poudre Noir for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Om or Poudre Noir?

They last about the same: Om 76/100, Poudre Noir 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Om or Poudre Noir?

Poudre Noir projects furthest (Poudre Noir 68/100, Om 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Om and Poudre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Peru Balsam, Civet and Musk.

Is Om or Poudre Noir better for summer or winter?

Om suits evening wear; Poudre Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Om and Poudre Noir?

Om has top notes of Thailand Oud, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Olibanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Peru Balsam, Ambergris, Civet and Musk. Poudre Noir has top notes of Lilac, Honey, Heliotrope and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Jasmine, Tuberose and Peach, a base of Hay, Siam Benzoin, Black Tea and Peru Balsam.