Fragrance comparison

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette vs Cologne Sophistique

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette

Keyth

3.805 votes

Rank #56,324 PowderyWoody

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48%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 Eau De Toilette
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Cologne Sophistique
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette2/4

Cologne Sophistique2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So Black Oud Eau De ToiletteKeyth

Cologne SophistiqueNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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 / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySo Black Oud Eau De Toilette

SillageCologne Sophistique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSo Black Oud Eau De ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

violet61%

white floral100%

powdery91%

citrus83%

iris74%

woody65%

green56%

Scent match48%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

VanilaSandalwoodPatchouliAmberCedarwood

Top

BergamotLemonGreen Notes

Heart

OrrisOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineAniseIris

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodMuskAmberVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,016

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCologne SophistiqueHigher 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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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 Eau De Toilette or Cologne Sophistique?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. So Black Oud Eau De Toilette is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Cologne Sophistique is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose So Black Oud Eau De Toilette for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Cologne Sophistique for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

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

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

Do So Black Oud Eau De Toilette and Cologne Sophistique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Iris, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

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

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette suits day or night wear; Cologne Sophistique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.