Fragrance comparison

So Black Oud vs Cologne Sophistique

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

So Black Oud

Keyth

4.004 votes

Rank #42,379 IrisPowdery

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Cologne Sophistique

Neesh Perfumes

3.506 votes

Rank #56,016 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

So Black Oud
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cologne Sophistique
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

So Black Oud2/4

Cologne Sophistique2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So Black OudKeyth

Cologne SophistiqueNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySo Black Oud

SillageCologne Sophistique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCologne SophistiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery88%

woody77%

amber65%

violet53%

earthy42%

white floral100%

powdery91%

citrus83%

iris74%

woody65%

green56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

IrisJasmine

Base

CedarwoodAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotLemonGreen Notes

Heart

OrrisOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineAniseIris

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Iris, Jasmine and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,016

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSo Black OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

So Black Oud by Keyth opens with a bright citrus sparkle before settling into a powdery iris heart. This unisex composition rests on a resinous base of amber and sandalwood. It is a skin-focused woody fragrance, best suited for intimate moments during cooler autumn evenings when you want a subtle, sophisticated scent …

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Neesh Perfumes launched Cologne Sophistique in 2024, built by perfumer Chris Maurice around a clash of bright top notes and heavy floral powders. Crisp bergamot and lemon fizz open the initial spray, cut through with sharp green notes. That initial splash quickly shifts as white florals, orris butter, and iris take ce…

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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, So Black Oud or Cologne Sophistique?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. So Black Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Cologne Sophistique is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose So Black Oud for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cologne Sophistique for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, So Black Oud or Cologne Sophistique?

They last about the same: So Black Oud 60/100, Cologne Sophistique 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, So Black Oud or Cologne Sophistique?

Cologne Sophistique projects furthest (Cologne Sophistique 47/100, So Black Oud 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Black Oud and Cologne Sophistique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Iris, Jasmine and Cedarwood.

Is So Black Oud or Cologne Sophistique better for summer or winter?

So Black Oud suits evening wear; Cologne Sophistique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Black Oud and Cologne Sophistique?

So Black Oud has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Cologne Sophistique has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Orris, Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk and Amber.