Fragrance comparison

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette vs L'Aventure Iris

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette

Keyth

3.805 votes

Rank #56,324 PowderyWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Aventure Iris

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.8460 votes

Rank #12,211 AromaticPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Aventure Iris 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.
L'Aventure Iris
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette0/4

L'Aventure Iris4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So Black Oud Eau De ToiletteKeyth

L'Aventure IrisAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.84/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

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

40%Love

27%Like

27%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Aventure Iris

SillageL'Aventure Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerL'Aventure IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

violet61%

aromatic100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

iris77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match46%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

CardamomGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

IrisAromatic NotesClary SageLavenderCedarwoodPatchouliJasmine

Base

AmberMuskVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Iris, Jasmine and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men29

Unisex45

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerL'Aventure IrisHigher 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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L’Aventure Iris is a clean, aromatic iris that opens bright and green with citrus and cardamom, then settles into lavender and clary sage over a soft, powdery iris. On skin it often reads soapy and fresh, with amber, musk and a restrained vanilla warmth underneath. Give it time, several wearers say it can feel harsh a…

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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 L'Aventure Iris?

L'Aventure Iris takes 4 of 4 categories. So Black Oud Eau De Toilette is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; L'Aventure Iris is rated 3.84/5 from 60 votes. Choose So Black Oud Eau De Toilette for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose L'Aventure Iris for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or L'Aventure Iris?

L'Aventure Iris lasts longest (L'Aventure Iris 71/100, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or L'Aventure Iris?

L'Aventure Iris projects furthest (L'Aventure Iris 63/100, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Black Oud Eau De Toilette and L'Aventure Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Iris, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or L'Aventure Iris 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 L'Aventure Iris?

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. L'Aventure Iris has top notes of Cardamom, Green Notes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Aromatic Notes, Clary Sage and Lavender, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin.