Vodka Blackcurrant vs Oud Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Vodka BlackcurrantChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud NoirChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vodka Blackcurrant1/7
Oud Noir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Noir
- Community sentiment
- Oud Noir
- Longevity
- Oud Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Noir
- Value for money
- Vodka Blackcurrant
- Versatility
- Oud Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vodka BlackcurrantParis ElyseesOud NoirVertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%
4.03/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerOud NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
27%Dislike
7%Hate
30 votes
41%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerOud NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Noir
SillageOud Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVodka BlackcurrantBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
cinnamon70%
earthy60%
fresh spicy50%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
oud61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CinammonGeraniumCarnationApple
Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours
CitrusesCardamon
Base3 to 6 hours
VetiverCedarOlive TreeAmber
Top
PlumAppleSaffronRhubarbLemonGrapefruit
Heart
RoseGeraniumCarnationCedarAmberOrrisCyclamenMagnolia
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreum
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Carnation, Apple and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vodka Blackcurrant, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer14
Fall79
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Spring86
Summer77
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOud NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,524
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,913
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVodka Blackcurrant by Paris Elysees is a warm spicy and woody fragrance for men that surprises many buyers with its actual scent profile. Despite the fruity bottle name, this composition centers on a crisp apple note blended with sharp cinnamon, floral geranium, and clove-like carnation at the top. The heart introduce…
Reviews →Oud Noir by Vertus offers an unexpected twist on dark wood, mixing a tart fruit opening with a clean, dry woodiness. The scent dodges the typical heavy, syrupy sweetness of most modern oud releases. Instead, it pairs sharp rhubarb and plum against a cedar and saffron backdrop, creating a cool-weather unisex option tha…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Vodka Blackcurrant or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Vodka Blackcurrant is rated 3.50/5 from 30 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.03/5 from 111 votes. Choose Vodka Blackcurrant for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Noir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vodka Blackcurrant or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir lasts longest (Oud Noir 76/100, Vodka Blackcurrant 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vodka Blackcurrant or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir projects furthest (Oud Noir 74/100, Vodka Blackcurrant 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vodka Blackcurrant and Oud Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Carnation, Apple and Vetiver.
Is Vodka Blackcurrant or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oud Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Vodka Blackcurrant is the stronger pick. Vodka Blackcurrant suits evening wear; Oud Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vodka Blackcurrant and Oud Noir?
Vodka Blackcurrant has top notes of Cinammon, Geranium, Carnation and Apple, heart notes of Citruses and Cardamon, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Olive Tree and Amber. Oud Noir has top notes of Plum, Apple, Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Vanilla.
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