Afnan Rare Carbon vs RiiFFS Exotic Oud
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Ombré Leather.
At a glance
Afnan Rare Carbon costs £27 and RiiFFS Exotic Oud costs £14.99, so RiiFFS Exotic Oud is £12.01 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (14%). Afnan Rare Carbon is EDP and listed as masculine, while RiiFFS Exotic Oud is Extrait and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Ombré Leather.
Afnan Rare Carbon
Rare Carbon is a bold smoky leather fragrance inspired by the commanding elegance of Tom Ford Ombré Leather, blending supple black leather, violet leaf freshness, and dark amber woods into one of the strongest masculine leather signatures in the budget fragrance space.
RiiFFS Exotic Oud
A powdery iris and lavender oriental with a soft fruity edge, marketed as an alternative to a discontinued, iris heavy 2011 masculine fragrance.
Comparison
| Afnan Rare Carbon | RiiFFS Exotic Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.5/10 · 1 review | 7.2/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Projection | 8.0/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Value for money | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £27 | £14.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Tom Ford Ombré Leather | Tom Ford Ombré Leather |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Afnan Rare Carbon
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
RiiFFS Exotic Oud
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
2 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Afnan Rare Carbon lists Violet Leaf, Rose, Cedarwood, Oud, Amber and Sandalwood that RiiFFS Exotic Oud does not.
RiiFFS Exotic Oud lists Geranium, Iris, Amber Oud, Citruses, Smoky Tobacco and Spices that Afnan Rare Carbon does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Afnan Rare Carbon
RiiFFS Exotic Oud
Both share Amber, Oud, Smoky, Leather and Cinnamon. Afnan Rare Carbon also lists Woody, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Rose, Violet, Animalic, Green, Metallic and Resinous. RiiFFS Exotic Oud also lists Tobacco and Iris.
Vibes
Afnan Rare Carbon
RiiFFS Exotic Oud
Both share Elegant, Modern and Masculine. Afnan Rare Carbon also lists Fresh, Dark, Bold, Powerful and Warm. RiiFFS Exotic Oud also lists Clean, Romantic, Light, Classic and Oriental.
Occasions
Afnan Rare Carbon
RiiFFS Exotic Oud
Both share Formal and Cooler weather. Afnan Rare Carbon also lists Signature, Evening, Autumn and Winter. RiiFFS Exotic Oud also lists Everyday and Romantic.
Performance
Afnan Rare Carbon
RiiFFS Exotic Oud
Both share Subtle. Afnan Rare Carbon also lists Powerful. RiiFFS Exotic Oud also lists Long lasting, Versatile and Sillage.
Style lane
Afnan Rare Carbon
RiiFFS Exotic Oud
Afnan Rare Carbon lists Leather woody. RiiFFS Exotic Oud lists Floral oriental.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Afnan Rare Carbon (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Afnan Rare Carbon (8.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Afnan Rare Carbon (8.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins Afnan Rare Carbon (9.0/10)
- Price: Wins RiiFFS Exotic Oud (£14.99)
Afnan Rare Carbon leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while RiiFFS Exotic Oud leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Afnan Rare Carbon has 1 community review and RiiFFS Exotic Oud has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Afnan Rare Carbon or RiiFFS Exotic Oud?
Afnan Rare Carbon costs £27 and RiiFFS Exotic Oud costs £14.99, so RiiFFS Exotic Oud is £12.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Afnan Rare Carbon or RiiFFS Exotic Oud?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Rare Carbon 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and RiiFFS Exotic Oud 7.2 out of 10, so Afnan Rare Carbon rates higher.
Which projects more, Afnan Rare Carbon or RiiFFS Exotic Oud?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Rare Carbon 8.0 out of 10 for projection and RiiFFS Exotic Oud 6.8 out of 10, so Afnan Rare Carbon rates higher.
Which is closer to Tom Ford Ombré Leather, Afnan Rare Carbon or RiiFFS Exotic Oud?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Rare Carbon 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and RiiFFS Exotic Oud 6.5 out of 10, so Afnan Rare Carbon rates higher.
Which is better value, Afnan Rare Carbon or RiiFFS Exotic Oud?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Rare Carbon 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and RiiFFS Exotic Oud 8.0 out of 10, so Afnan Rare Carbon rates higher.
What notes do Afnan Rare Carbon and RiiFFS Exotic Oud share?
They share 2 notes: Leather and Cinnamon.
Which occasions suit Afnan Rare Carbon and RiiFFS Exotic Oud?
Afnan Rare Carbon is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cooler weather. RiiFFS Exotic Oud is tagged for Formal, Everyday, Romantic and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.