Fragrance comparison

Aoud Intense Vert vs Obsidian

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Aoud Intense Vert

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #71,680 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #35,040 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aoud Intense Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aoud Intense Vert0/1

Obsidian1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Obsidian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud Intense VertThe Dua Brand

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value94

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

oud65%

herbal53%

woody42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GeraniumOudCorianderGingerCardamomVetiverNutmegCedarBergamotMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Oud, Coriander and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Aoud Intense Vert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Intense Vert by The Dua Brand takes the dark, resinous reputation of agarwood and turns it completely green. The ginger hits immediately. Zesty bergamot and cracked coriander join in right away, cutting clean through the natural oud base to create a bright, bracing burst. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles…

Reviews →

Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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.

Do Aoud Intense Vert and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Oud, Coriander and Cardamom.

Is Aoud Intense Vert or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Aoud Intense Vert suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Intense Vert and Obsidian?

Aoud Intense Vert features Geranium, Oud, Coriander, Ginger and Cardamom. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.