Oud Noir vs XXV Marzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XXV Marzo takes 4 of 7 categories.
Oud NoirChoose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
XXV MarzoChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Noir3/7
XXV Marzo4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Noir
- Community sentiment
- XXV Marzo
- Longevity
- XXV Marzo
- Sillage & projection
- XXV Marzo
- Value for money
- Oud Noir
- Versatility
- XXV Marzo
- 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 LapidusXXV MarzoProfumo di FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerOud NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
309 votes
46%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerXXV MarzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityXXV Marzo
SillageXXV Marzo
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%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
rose84%
oud77%
powdery69%
coffee61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseSaffronCoffeeNutmegCinnamon
Heart
LeatherBirchPlumPralineJasmine Sambac
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedarAmberVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseCoffeeSpices
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Coffee and Leather. Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring26
Summer13
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring50
Summer14
Fall100
Winter95
Day73
Night100
Category winnerXXV MarzoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,423
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Overall rank#10,911
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
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 →XXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…
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 XXV Marzo?
XXV Marzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Noir is rated 4.10/5 from 309 votes; XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes. Choose Oud Noir for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Noir or XXV Marzo?
XXV Marzo lasts longest (XXV Marzo 73/100, Oud Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Noir or XXV Marzo?
Projection is very close: XXV Marzo 63/100, Oud Noir 61/100 for sillage.
Do Oud Noir and XXV Marzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Coffee and Leather.
Is Oud Noir or XXV Marzo better for summer or winter?
For summer, XXV Marzo is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Noir is the stronger pick. Oud Noir suits evening wear; XXV Marzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Noir and XXV Marzo?
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. XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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