Fragrance comparison

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette vs Irth

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette

Keyth

3.805 votes

Rank #56,324 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,526 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth 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.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette0/4

Irth4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So Black Oud Eau De ToiletteKeyth

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

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

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

violet61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · 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

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIris, Sandalwood, Amber 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher 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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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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 Irth?

Irth takes 4 of 4 categories. So Black Oud Eau De Toilette is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose So Black Oud Eau De Toilette for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

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

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 25/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedarwood.

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

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

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

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. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.