Question 1

What's the difference between Louban and Black Aoud?

Accepted Answer

Louban is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2009) dominated by Amber accords. Black Aoud is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Montale (2006) leaning on Rose accords. They share 4 accords: Rose, Oud, Woody, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Louban or Black Aoud?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Louban scores 3.78/5 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 Louban 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, Louban 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 Louban vs Black Aoud?

Accepted Answer

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

Louban vs Black Aoud

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Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Black Aoud

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Négatif

Attribut	Louban	Black Aoud
Marque	Montale	Montale
Année	2009	2006
Évaluation	3.78	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	masculine
Total des notes	0	0