Oud & Black Tea vs Verde di Mare
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud & Black Tea takes 7 of 7 categories.
Oud & Black TeaChoose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Verde di MareChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud & Black Tea7/7
Verde di Mare0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud & Black Tea
- Community sentiment
- Oud & Black Tea
- Longevity
- Oud & Black Tea
- Sillage & projection
- Oud & Black Tea
- Value for money
- Oud & Black Tea
- Versatility
- Oud & Black Tea
- 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
Oud & Black TeaMithVerde di MareBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%
3.82/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerOud & Black TeaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
24%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
33%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
141 votes
Category winnerOud & Black TeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud & Black Tea
SillageOud & Black Tea
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud & Black TeaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
rose92%
oud84%
green77%
floral69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
marine69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both green and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantBergamot
Heart
RoseBlack Tea
Base
AgarwoodMuskPatchouli
Top
Bitter OrangeLimeJuniper BerriesPepperGalbanumLemonOrangeBergamot
Heart
Sea NotesBlack CurrantBlack TeaPetitgrainLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationGeraniumDamask Rose
Base
AmbergrisVanillaWoody NotesMuskLabdanum
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Rose and Black Tea. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer33
Fall95
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Spring68
Summer100
Fall22
Winter2
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOud & Black TeaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,435
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#31,473
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOud & Black TeaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud & 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…
Reviews →Verde di Mare opens bright and brisk, with bitter orange, lime, bergamot and juniper pushing it toward a salty green citrus profile rather than a soft aquatic. As it settles, the sea notes pick up black tea, black currant and aromatic herbs, while ambergris, woods and musk give the drydown a warmer, lightly resinous f…
Reviews →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, Oud & Black Tea or Verde di Mare?
Oud & Black Tea takes 7 of 7 categories. Oud & Black Tea is rated 4.59/5 from 34 votes; Verde di Mare is rated 3.82/5 from 141 votes. Choose Oud & Black Tea for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Verde di Mare for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud & Black Tea or Verde di Mare?
Oud & Black Tea lasts longest (Oud & Black Tea 85/100, Verde di Mare 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud & Black Tea or Verde di Mare?
Oud & Black Tea projects furthest (Oud & Black Tea 72/100, Verde di Mare 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud & Black Tea and Verde di Mare smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Rose and Black Tea.
Is Oud & Black Tea or Verde di Mare better for summer or winter?
For summer, Verde di Mare is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud & Black Tea is the stronger pick. Oud & Black Tea suits evening wear; Verde di Mare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud & Black Tea and Verde di Mare?
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. Verde di Mare has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lime, Juniper Berries and Pepper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Black Currant, Black Tea and Petitgrain, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Musk.
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