Fragrance comparison

Oud Noir vs Vodka Blackcurrant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 141 ratings analysed

6 wins

Oud Noir

Vertus

4.03111 votes

Rank #7,913 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Vodka Blackcurrant

Paris Elysees

3.5030 votes

Rank #52,524 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oud Noir
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vodka Blackcurrant
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Noir6/7

Vodka Blackcurrant1/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Noir
Community sentiment: Oud Noir
Longevity: Oud Noir
Sillage & projection: Oud Noir
Value for money: Vodka Blackcurrant
Versatility: Oud Noir
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 NoirVertus

Vodka BlackcurrantParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

Category winnerOud NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

111 votes

27%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerOud NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOud Noir

SillageOud Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVodka BlackcurrantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

cinnamon70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumAppleSaffronRhubarbLemonGrapefruit

Heart

RoseGeraniumCarnationCedarAmberOrrisCyclamenMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreum

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinammonGeraniumCarnationApple

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

CitrusesCardamon

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverCedarOlive TreeAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vodka Blackcurrant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer77

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring36

Summer14

Fall79

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerOud NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex60

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#52,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Noir by Vertus offers an unexpected twist on dark wood, mixing a tart fruit opening with a clean, dry woodiness. The scent dodges the typical heavy, syrupy sweetness of most modern oud releases. Instead, it pairs sharp rhubarb and plum against a cedar and saffron backdrop, creating a cool-weather unisex option tha…

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Vodka Blackcurrant by Paris Elysees is a warm spicy and woody fragrance for men that surprises many buyers with its actual scent profile. Despite the fruity bottle name, this composition centers on a crisp apple note blended with sharp cinnamon, floral geranium, and clove-like carnation at the top. The heart introduce…

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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, Oud Noir or Vodka Blackcurrant?

Oud Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Noir is rated 4.03/5 from 111 votes; Vodka Blackcurrant is rated 3.50/5 from 30 votes. Choose Oud Noir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vodka Blackcurrant for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Noir or Vodka Blackcurrant?

Oud Noir lasts longest (Oud Noir 76/100, Vodka Blackcurrant 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Noir or Vodka Blackcurrant?

Oud Noir projects furthest (Oud Noir 74/100, Vodka Blackcurrant 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Noir and Vodka Blackcurrant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar.

Is Oud Noir or Vodka Blackcurrant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Noir is the stronger pick. Oud Noir suits daytime wear; Vodka Blackcurrant suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Noir and Vodka Blackcurrant?

Oud Noir has top notes of Plum, Apple, Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Vanilla. Vodka Blackcurrant has top notes of Cinammon, Geranium, Carnation and Apple, heart notes of Citruses and Cardamon, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Olive Tree and Amber.