Fragrance comparison

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette vs So Black Oud

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette

Keyth

3.805 votes

Rank #56,324 PowderyWoody

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82%scent match

Very similar

So Black Oud

Keyth

4.004 votes

Rank #42,379 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
So Black Oud
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette1/4

So Black Oud1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: So Black Oud Eau De Toilette
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 Oud Eau De ToiletteKeyth

So Black OudKeyth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value25

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%

iris100%

powdery88%

woody77%

amber65%

violet53%

earthy42%

Scent match82%Very similar · 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

Lemon

Heart

IrisJasmine

Base

CedarwoodAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSo Black OudHigher 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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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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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 So Black Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. So Black Oud Eau De Toilette is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; So Black Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose So Black Oud Eau De Toilette for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose So Black Oud for a iris and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

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

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

Projection is very close: So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 25/100, So Black Oud 25/100 for sillage.

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

Very similar: a 82% 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 So Black Oud better for summer or winter?

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

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

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. So Black Oud has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.