Fragrance comparison

Oud Fonce vs Black Gold

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,876 ratings analysed

Oud Fonce

Voile

3.8817 votes

Rank #21,361 AmberOud

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24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Black Gold

Mancera · 2017

3.971,859 votes

Rank #439 LavenderFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oud Fonce
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Gold
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud Fonce1/5

Black Gold4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud FonceVoile

Black GoldMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 44%

3.97/ 5 · 1,859 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 43%

Category winnerBlack GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

18%Like

47%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

6%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

21%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Gold

SillageBlack Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOud FonceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud88%

leather77%

violet65%

powdery53%

animalic42%

lavender100%

fresh spicy99%

woody97%

aromatic88%

powdery85%

violet79%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)

Heart

Leather

Base

ResinVioletAmber

Top

LavenderCinnamonNutmegCitrusesAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

VioletJasminePatchouli LeafSea NotesRose

Base

LeatherWoody NotesWhite MuskAmberVetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Spring87

Summer44

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men69

Unisex24

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#439

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched2017

Reviews340

Category winnerBlack GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Fonce is a dark, resinous oud with a clear leather core and a soft violet tone underneath. It opens smoky and dry rather than sweet, then settles into an ambery, slightly powdery finish. It reads unisex but often leans masculine in wear. If you like textured oud, leather, and cooler-weather scents with strong pres…

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Black Gold by Mancera is a Leather fragrance for men. Black Gold was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud); middle notes are Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli Leaf, Sea Notes and Rose; base notes are Leather, Woody Notes, Whit…

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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, Oud Fonce or Black Gold?

Black Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Oud Fonce is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Black Gold is rated 3.97/5 from 1,859 votes. Choose Oud Fonce for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Gold for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Fonce or Black Gold?

They last about the same: Black Gold 78/100, Oud Fonce 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Fonce or Black Gold?

Projection is very close: Black Gold 69/100, Oud Fonce 68/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Fonce and Black Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Violet and Amber.

Is Oud Fonce or Black Gold better for summer or winter?

Oud Fonce suits evening wear; Black Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Fonce and Black Gold?

Oud Fonce has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Leather, a base of Resin, Violet and Amber. Black Gold has top notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli Leaf and Sea Notes, a base of Leather, Woody Notes, White Musk and Amber.