Oud Noir vs Ramad
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Oud NoirChoose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
RamadChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Noir2/4
Ramad2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ramad
- Sillage & projection
- Ramad
- Value for money
- Oud Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud NoirTed LapidusRamadJouriWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
309 votes
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRamad
SillageRamad
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
smoky92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
oud61%
woody100%
leather92%
oud84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both leather, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseSaffronCoffeeNutmegCinnamon
Heart
LeatherBirchPlumPralineJasmine Sambac
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedarAmberVanilla
Top
SaffronMilkStrawberryGreen Notes
Heart
Cistus IncanusBirchCade oil
Base
LeatherCedarSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamWhite Oud
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Leather, Birch 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 seasonSpring26
Summer13
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,487
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Overall rank#67,506
PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTed Lapidus Oud Noir is a heavy winter fragrance that targets enthusiasts of dark, resinous woody blends. It centers on dry leather, smoldering incense, and a sweet plum note, offering a rich, warm wear during cold nights. The scent targets those looking for an affordable entry into smoky, oud-adjacent profiles.
Reviews →Ramad opens with an unusual pairing of saffron and warm milk, introducing a dry, woody structure. A heart of smoky birch and cistus resin guides the scent into a heavy base of leather and oud. It is a bold, comforting choice for cold winter nights.
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 Noir or Ramad?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud Noir is rated 4.10/5 from 309 votes; Ramad is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oud Noir for a leather and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ramad for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Noir or Ramad?
Ramad lasts longest (Ramad 90/100, Oud Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Noir or Ramad?
Ramad projects furthest (Ramad 88/100, Oud Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Noir and Ramad smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Leather, Birch and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Oud Noir or Ramad better for summer or winter?
Oud Noir suits evening wear; Ramad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Noir and Ramad?
Oud Noir has top notes of Incense, Saffron, Coffee and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Birch, Plum and Praline, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Ramad has top notes of Saffron, Milk, Strawberry and Green Notes, heart notes of Cistus Incanus, Birch and Cade oil, a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).
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