Oud Noir

11 reseñas

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• RUBINSTEIN

  September 5, 2021

  

  A very distinct oud proposal, with a mineral touch as if standing near a coal fireplace. The leather is old and dirty, alternating with incense. For its price, I recommend buying blind. Lasts 6 to 8 hours.

• molletmod.73

  June 15, 2023

  

  Oud Noir finally delivers on its name: smoke, leather, and oud. People ignore this fragrance while drooling over expensive brands like Tom Ford or Initio, paying caviar prices for odd, hard-to-wear scents. It smells like the Ted Lapidus house: tough leather, smoky, with resins and synthetic oud (no bum smell), that’s all. Trying to distinguish notes is nonsense. Just pure, intense black smoke. For tough types, collectors, or those looking for challenging scents. Dark hardcore perfume, zero versatility, no prisoners. Lasts as long as the stench of a mechanic’s workshop; you’ll need a floral gel shower to remove it. Reminds me of a blend of Tuscan Leather, Gucci Guilty Absolute, Fahrenheit, Interlude, and Jacomo. Screw you, little bird. Even Ted Lapidus’s Black Extreme is more versatile than this. The good thing is that if you find it online, it usually comes in at 20 euros. In the difficult perfume section, it’s one of the best for quality and price. Zero snobbery.

• molletmod.73

  July 10, 2023

  

  Oud Noir lives up to its name: smoke, leather, and oud. The masses ignore this gem while obsessing over expensive brands like Tom Ford or Initio, paying caviar prices for weird, hard-to-wear scents. It smells like the Ted Lapidus house: tough, smoky, resinous, with synthetic oud (no manure notes). Trying to separate the notes is pointless; it’s just pure black smoke. For tough guys, collectors, or those seeking rarities. It’s a dark hardcore fragrance with zero versatility and no prisoners. It lasts as long as a mechanic’s garage smell; you’ll need a floral gel shower to get rid of it. Reminds me of a mix of Tuscan Leather, Gucci Guilty Absolute, Fahrenheit, Interlude, and Jacomo. Screw you, little bird. Even Ted Lapidus’s Black Extreme is more versatile than this. The good news is that if you find it online, it usually goes for 20 euros. In the difficult perfume category, it’s one of the best value for money. Zero snobbery.

• MR. Yourinka

  December 24, 2023

  

  Well, I like it more and more each day. Despite having a lot of challenging and Arabic perfumery, it took me a bit at first, but every day I notice it becoming sweeter as it dries down. Highly recommended if you like smoke, leather, and an ambered, vanilla-tinged dry down.

• Mr. Baskerville

  February 17, 2024

  

  Difficult fragrance from the very first minute. First, it’s complicated to determine the notes, almost pointless trying. Evident leather, smoky wood (which brings us closer to oud) and incense that isn’t too ecclesiastical, all accompanied by a blend that attempts to be oriental but doesn’t quite achieve it, and I like that. Second, finding the right moment is difficult. Between the excellent longevity and the projection which can be dangerous, Oud Noir deserves reflection before use. My recommendation: if compliments, partner’s taste, or criticism matter to you, wear it only for personal enjoyment. If you don’t mind, wear it whenever you want, though please consider hospitals. If possible, test before buying, although that is also difficult. Third, Fragrantica classifies it as unisex; although I’ve seen ladies interested, academically I haven’t known a single woman to wear it. The quality-price ratio is very good. Recommended to try and learn, buying is very personal. I liked it and have it at home.

• Mr. Baskerville

  February 25, 2024

  

  A very difficult fragrance from the very first minute. First, it’s hard to determine the notes; it even seems useless to try. The leather is evident, the smoky wood (which brings us closer to Oud), and a non-too-ecclesiastical incense, all accompanied by a set that tries to lean towards the oriental without quite succeeding… and I like that. Second, it’s hard to find the right moment. Between the excellent longevity and the projection that can be dangerous for the surroundings and oneself, Oud Noir deserves reflection before deciding when to wear it. My recommendation: if you care about compliments, your partner’s tastes, or friends’ criticism, wear it only for personal enjoyment. If you don’t care, great, wear it as you please, though it’s not amiss to have consideration in hospital settings. If possible, try before buying, although that too will be difficult. Third, Fragrantica classifies it as unisex, and although I’ve seen ladies who found it interesting, academically I haven’t known anyone who uses it. Surely there are many, but I haven’t seen it be the norm. The value for money is very good. As I said, recommend trying and getting to know it; buying it is very personal. I liked it and already have it at home.

• LEOLUCAS

  June 21, 2024

  

  I don’t sense the sweet notes at all; this perfume is dry and rough, like fine-grit sandpaper finishing a job. It’s very good and original, like few others. It doesn’t smell of smoke or incense, but rather of charcoal, and it’s very pleasant; it’s not scary. It’s refreshing to find things that stray from the usual path; here, it does so markedly. The perfumers cared little for commercial success; the house has great personality. But it gives the impression that something happened in the building before finalising the formula and the perfumers had to flee without giving it the finishing touch. It feels like a sketch of the perfume it should have been, like a suit pattern that wasn’t fully sewn. It’s very particular, seems unfinished, perhaps deliberately ‘minimalist’ and for that reason seems to have only one indeterminate note, very basic. That’s probably where the good work lies; if it has all the announced notes, they are perfectly blended because the sensation is very solid. It smells of charcoal or wood dried in the sun. I like it a lot, although it has me a bit confused. In short, there is great perfumery work worth discovering.

• cabra

  November 13, 2024

  

  WATCH OUT! I strongly recommend letting this perfume macerate. My girlfriend gifted me a bottle back in ’21 or ’22. At first, it was very smoky, almost just leather and incense with the plum barely noticeable upon application. It was animalic and almost hostile; I liked it but found it difficult to wear, suitable almost only for going out at night or in the cold. I hadn’t used it for months, and a couple of weeks ago, while organising my perfumes, I decided to try it again. What a surprise! The perfume had changed completely. The strong notes had softened, giving way to the others that had previously struggled to emerge beneath the smoke and leather. Now I truly notice the saffron with great prominence in the opening, alongside the sweet notes of plum and praline. A huge and very welcome change; a pity it seems discontinued as it’s made me want to buy another bottle.

• cabra

  November 16, 2024

  

  ATTENTION! I highly recommend letting this perfume macerate. My girlfriend gifted me a bottle in 2021-2022. At first, it was very smoky, almost just leather and incense, with traces of plum after a few hours. It was animalistic and almost hostile; I liked it but it was hard to wear, only for going out at night or in the cold. I didn’t use it for a long time and, a few weeks ago, decided to spray a little. What a surprise! The perfume changed completely. The strong notes softened, giving way to the rest that previously struggled under the smoke and leather. Now I notice the saffron with great prominence in the dry down, along with the sweet plum and praline notes, etc. A huge and very welcome change. A pity it seems discontinued, as it makes me want to buy another bottle.

• Sebas en

  January 13, 2026

  

  Arrived a couple of weeks ago and I’ve already tried it twice. It hit me hard at first with those dark woods, saffron, and a fruity note that could be nutmeg. I bought it for the plum and leather blend, thoroughly tired of the leather-raspberry combinations I don’t like. Initially, I thought it was alright, but after a week, when I reapplied it to my hand, it surprised me: a dark, potent floral opening where jasmine takes charge for the first five minutes, then evolves to remind me a lot of Maghateer by Nabeel, subtly sweet without being cloying. After ten minutes, it settles on the skin with that saffron-spiced, woody base and that underlying fruity touch that makes it stand out. I haven’t used it enough or know much about notes, but it’s interesting; I’ll keep it for cool evenings. For €21, the proposition and quality are luxurious. I recommend it if you like dark perfumes; from my collection, only Maghateer comes close. They say it resembles Chopard’s Black Incense, but I own both and don’t see a notable similarity beyond that shared darkness; if I had to choose, I’d stick with Chopard’s. It’s my first review and my first Lapidus. Regarding the animalic aspect, I don’t sense it; to me, that smells like animal body or surroundings, like in some Prada or Laurent Mazzone Hard Leather, but here it doesn’t remind me of anything like that. Excellent value, pleasant aroma, and a powerful opening: I recommend it.

• Sebas en

  January 25, 2026

  

  Ordered it a couple of weeks ago, tried it twice and I’m hooked. The opening is brutal; I can’t pinpoint every note but it smells of dark woods, saffron, perhaps nutmeg, and a fruity touch. I bought it for the plum and leather blend, tired of the leather-raspberry combos that don’t work for me. After letting it rest for a week, I tried it again and was surprised: a dark, potent floral opening with jasmine dominating the first five minutes. Then it evolves, reminiscent of Nabeel’s Maghateer, subtly sweet without being cloying. After ten minutes, that saffron-tinged wood remains on the skin with a fruity base that makes it shine. I haven’t used it much and don’t know much about perfumes, but it’s interesting and ideal for cool nights. At €21, the quality and proposition are top. I recommend it if you like dark scents; in my collection, only the Maghateer comes close. It doesn’t seem similar to Chopard’s Black Incense, which I own and prefer for quality, though both share that dark vibe. Regarding the ‘animalic’ note, I don’t sense it; for me, only the Prin I can’t recall and Laurent Mazzone’s Hard Leather smell truly animalic. Excellent value for money, pleasant aroma, and a powerful opening.