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Score
84/100

Versace

Pour Homme Oud Noir EDT

2013

Versace opens the spice cabinet — saffron, oud, leather, and some ambition.

Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir EDT
warm spicy
oud
fresh spicy

A spicy-oud Versace release — the 2013 Pour Homme Oud Noir flanker, a saffron take on the Versace Pour Homme structure. Black pepper at the top, a saffron heart, settling on an oud-patchouli drydown. A fall and winter evening fragrance.

The take

What works

  • Saffron-oud-leather combo delivers genuine oriental depth at designer pricing
  • More complex and interesting than most Versace flankers
  • Strong cold-weather evening performance

Trade-offs

  • The oud note is approachable but lacks the authenticity of dedicated oud fragrances
  • Strictly cold-weather only

Notes

Top

Black PepperBlack PepperBitter OrangeBitter OrangeNeroliNeroli

Mid

SaffronSaffronCardamomCardamomOlibanumOlibanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliPatchouliLeatherwoodLeatherwood

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring47%
Summer15%
Fall97%
Winter100%
Day54%
Night97%

Occasions

Date nightCasual

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir EDT smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud (74%), Tom Ford Tom Ford Oud Wood (65%), Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense (57%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir EDT last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 75/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir EDT?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, casual.

Is Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir EDT worth it?

At $60–$85, yes for this tier. Saffron-oud-leather combo delivers genuine oriental depth at designer pricing. More complex and interesting than most Versace flankers.