Question 1

What's the difference between Aoud Shiny and Black Aoud?

Accepted Answer

Aoud Shiny is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2008) dominated by Woody accords. Black Aoud is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Montale (2006) leaning on Rose accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Oud, Rose, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Aoud Shiny or Black Aoud?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Aoud Shiny scores 3.64/5 vs Black Aoud at 3.93/5. Black Aoud's standout strength: Excellent longevity (24+ hours on skin, 48+ on clothing). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Aoud Shiny and Black Aoud smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Black Aoud: Black Aoud est un parfum oud abordable polarisant, apprécié pour sa longévité exceptionnelle, son excellent rapport qualité-prix et son caractère olfactif unique, mais critiqué pour sa puissance extrême et sa nature envahissante.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Aoud Shiny or Black Aoud?

Accepted Answer

Black Aoud: Excellent longevity (24+ hours on skin, 48+ on clothing) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Aoud Shiny vs Black Aoud?

Accepted Answer

Aoud Shiny scores highest for fall wear; Black Aoud scores highest for winter wear. Aoud Shiny leans daytime, Black Aoud leans evening.

Aoud Shiny vs Black Aoud

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Attribut	Aoud Shiny	Black Aoud
Marque	Montale	Montale
Année	2008	2006
Évaluation	3.64	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	masculine
Total des notes	0	0