Fragrance comparison

1985 Intense vs John Varvatos Oud

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 584 ratings analysed

1985 Intense

Massimo Dutti

4.0715 votes

Rank #48,829 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

John Varvatos Oud

John Varvatos

4.16569 votes

Rank #2,017 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

John Varvatos Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

1985 Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
John Varvatos Oud
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

1985 Intense2/5

John Varvatos Oud3/5

Ratings & consensus: John Varvatos Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1985 Intense
Sillage & projection: John Varvatos Oud
Value for money: 1985 Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: John Varvatos Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1985 IntenseMassimo Dutti

John Varvatos OudJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.16/ 5 · 569 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

46%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

569 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1985 Intense

SillageJohn Varvatos Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value65

Category winner1985 IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

cinnamon77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonCarrot SeedsWormwoodGinger

Heart

CinnamonPepperNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarwoodIncenseLabdanumAmber

Top15-30 mins

TobaccoNutmegJuniper BerriesCypressSage

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonTurkish RosePepperCardamomClovesSaffronEgyptian JasmineOsmanthus

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)MyrhhLeatherOpoponaxLabdanumCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense. Durations are only published for John Varvatos Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer75

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night82

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Date 33%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,829

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,017

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews111

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1985 Intense by Massimo Dutti pairs sharp lemon and spicy ginger with a rooty carrot seed opening before settling into warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and dry cedarwood. Designed by Ane Ayo as a refined unisex release, it strikes a crisp yet cozy balance that fits temperate spring mornings and cool autumn office days.

Reviews →

John Varvatos Oud takes a notoriously heavy scent profile and dials it back into something smooth, warm, and exceptionally wearable. Instead of a funky barnyard oud, you get a rush of dry tobacco leaves, cracked nutmeg, and brisk cypress needle right off the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, sweet cinnamon and clove heat…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1985 Intense or John Varvatos Oud?

John Varvatos Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. 1985 Intense is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; John Varvatos Oud is rated 4.16/5 from 569 votes. Choose 1985 Intense for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose John Varvatos Oud for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1985 Intense or John Varvatos Oud?

1985 Intense lasts longest (1985 Intense 65/100, John Varvatos Oud 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1985 Intense or John Varvatos Oud?

Projection is very close: John Varvatos Oud 54/100, 1985 Intense 53/100 for sillage.

Do 1985 Intense and John Varvatos Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense.

Is 1985 Intense or John Varvatos Oud better for summer or winter?

1985 Intense suits daytime wear; John Varvatos Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1985 Intense and John Varvatos Oud?

1985 Intense has top notes of Lemon, Carrot Seeds, Wormwood and Ginger, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedarwood, Incense, Labdanum and Amber. John Varvatos Oud has top notes of Tobacco, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Cinnamon, Turkish Rose, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrhh and Leather.