Question 1

What's the difference between Black Oud and Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Black Oud is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Laurent Mazzone Parfums (2012) dominated by Amber accords. Musc Ravageur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2000) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Woody, Musky, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Black Oud or Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Black Oud scores 4.22/5 vs Musc Ravageur at 4.21/5. Musc Ravageur's standout strength: Excellent performance and longevity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Black Oud and Musc Ravageur smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Woody, Musky, Powdery, Amber. Musc Ravageur: Musc Ravageur is highly regarded in the fragrance community as a distinctive, well-crafted unisex fragrance with strong performance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Black Oud or Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Musc Ravageur: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Black Oud vs Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Black Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Musc Ravageur scores highest for winter wear. Black Oud leans daytime, Musc Ravageur leans evening.

Black Oud vs Musc Ravageur

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Black Oud (7)

Unique to Musc Ravageur (15)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Musc Ravageur

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Attribute	Black Oud	Musc Ravageur
Brand	Laurent Mazzone Parfums	Frederic Malle
Year	2012	2000
Rating	4.22	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	11	19