What does it smell like?
Main smell: amber and floral. It opens with blackcurrant syrup, moves to rose and narcissus and dries down to benzoin and incense.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Oud Noir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Khadlaj Oud Noir EDP
Oud Noir EDP is made by Khadlaj. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits Oud Noir
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Louis Vuitton Matiere Noire and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady. Base notes like benzoin and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Khadlaj perfumes worth knowing
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by La Fede Oud For Glory, Hareem Al Sultan Blue and Shiyaaka Gold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Oud Noir: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €46. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Louis Vuitton Matiere Noire but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Montale Paris Oud Edition.
Oud Noir dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Louis Vuitton Matiere Noire (8 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (5 shared notes), Khadlaj L'Or Noir (11 shared notes) and Montale Paris Oud Edition (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Oud Noir unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Who would like Oud Noir?
People who enjoy amber and floral smells.