Fragrance comparison

Ombre vs Black Oregano

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ombre

Vertus

3.7195 votes

Rank #14,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Black Oregano

Atelier Materi

3.7337 votes

Rank #37,765 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ombre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ombre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Oregano
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ombre5/7

Black Oregano2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmbreVertus

Black OreganoAtelier Materi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

3.73/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 73%

Category winnerOmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

43%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

3%Dislike

16%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerBlack OreganoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOmbre

SillageOmbre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBlack OreganoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

oud61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OreganoBergamot

Heart

LabdanumVanillaCedarPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesSandalwoodMusk

Top

LimeRosemaryCardamom

Heart

OreganoVetiverAustralian Sandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesOregano, Labdanum, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer30

Fall97

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring50

Summer6

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night77

Category winnerOmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex38

Women8

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#37,765

PerfumerCeline Perdriel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Ombre offers a dark, heavy dose of wood and spices tailored for cold winter nights. The scent opens with a sharp kick of bitter oregano and bright bergamot before settling into a warm core of sweet vanilla and dry cedar. It serves as an assertive option for collectors who appreciate bold, resinous profiles that…

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Atelier Materi Black Oregano opens with a sharp burst of lime and fresh rosemary before shifting into its dark herbal heart. Sun-baked oregano takes center stage, backed by earthy vetiver and dry Australian sandalwood. As the hours pass, heavy base notes of smoky agarwood, raw leather, and resinous labdanum grip the s…

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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, Ombre or Black Oregano?

Ombre takes 5 of 7 categories. Ombre is rated 3.71/5 from 95 votes; Black Oregano is rated 3.73/5 from 37 votes. Choose Ombre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Oregano for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ombre or Black Oregano?

Ombre lasts longest (Ombre 78/100, Black Oregano 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ombre or Black Oregano?

Ombre projects furthest (Ombre 74/100, Black Oregano 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ombre and Black Oregano smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Oregano, Labdanum, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Ombre or Black Oregano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ombre is the stronger pick. For winter, Ombre is the stronger pick. Ombre suits evening wear; Black Oregano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ombre and Black Oregano?

Ombre has top notes of Oregano and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Musk. Black Oregano has top notes of Lime, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Oregano, Vetiver and Australian Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Patchouli and Labdanum.