Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Oud Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Aura

Assaf

4.001 votes

Rank #66,153 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Oud Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #33,683 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a oud and rose character.
Oud Intense
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aura0/4

Oud Intense4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraAssaf

Oud IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityOud Intense

SillageOud Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOud IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

leather84%

tropical77%

patchouli69%

fruity61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitSaffron

Heart

Rose

Base

AgarwoodOudLeatherPatchouliAmber

Top

RoseJasmineLabdanumCitrus

Heart

SaffronOrrisDried FruitsYlang YlangGeraniumAgarwoodLily of the ValleyRaspberry

Base

PatchouliVanillaBenzoinAmberMuskOudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Agarwood and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOud IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Assaf Aura hits the skin with a sharp burst of tropical passionfruit and warm saffron spice. The sweetness is immediately pulled back by a solitary rose note in the middle, preventing the top from turning candy-like. As the initial brightness settles, heavy dark elements take over. Smoky agarwood, rugged leather, and …

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Oud Intense by Maison de l'Avenir starts with a heavy burst of jasmine and citrus, but soon settles into a warm base of patchouli and cedar. It is a modern option for chilly evening gatherings. This fragrance is designed for people who appreciate woody profiles with a noticeable floral sweetness.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aura or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Oud Intense is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aura for a oud and rose character. Choose Oud Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense lasts longest (Oud Intense 84/100, Aura 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense projects furthest (Oud Intense 80/100, Aura 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Oud Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Agarwood and Oud.

Is Aura or Oud Intense better for summer or winter?

Oud Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Oud Intense?

Aura has top notes of Passionfruit and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Leather and Patchouli. Oud Intense has top notes of Rose, Jasmine, Labdanum and Citrus, heart notes of Saffron, Orris, Dried Fruits and Ylang Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.