Fragrance comparison

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette vs Charisma

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette

Keyth

3.805 votes

Rank #56,324 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Charisma

Moudon

4.7743 votes

Rank #6,719 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 4 of 4 categories.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette0/4

Charisma4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So Black Oud Eau De ToiletteKeyth

CharismaMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.77/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

84%Love

9%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

violet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

IrisJasmine

Base

VanilaSandalwoodPatchouliAmberCedarwood

Top20-30 mins

FigCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisWhite FlowersJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverCedarwoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Charisma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring62

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men48

Unisex48

Women3

Date 33%Casual 25%Party 22%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

So Black Oud by Keyth opens with a bright, sharp lemon that quickly gives way to a powdery core of iris and jasmine. As it settles on the skin, a rich base of vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli creates an earthy, woody profile that feels comforting for daily wear. It is a versatile choice for someone seeking a grounde…

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Moudon Charisma opens with a sweet burst of ripe green fig paired with crushed, peppery cardamom seeds. It quickly settles into a creamy blend of powdery iris and soft white jasmine petals before drying down to warm sandalwood, toasted tonka bean, and earthy patchouli. Think of a cozy cashmere sweater sprayed with spi…

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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 Eau De Toilette or Charisma?

Charisma takes 4 of 4 categories. So Black Oud Eau De Toilette is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Charisma is rated 4.77/5 from 43 votes. Choose So Black Oud Eau De Toilette for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Charisma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or Charisma?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 85/100, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or Charisma?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 70/100, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Black Oud Eau De Toilette and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or Charisma better for summer or winter?

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette suits day or night wear; Charisma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Black Oud Eau De Toilette and Charisma?

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanila, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber. Charisma has top notes of Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood.