Fragrance comparison

Black Walnut vs Oudholic intense

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 678 ratings analysed

Black Walnut

Banana Republic

4.06672 votes

Rank #3,358 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Oudholic intense

Selcouth

4.836 votes

Rank #29,618 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Walnut
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oudholic intense
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Black Walnut2/4

Oudholic intense2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black WalnutBanana Republic

Oudholic intenseSelcouth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 672 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

672 votes

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityOudholic intense

SillageOudholic intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBlack WalnutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco83%

sweet65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

wine70%

smoky60%

sweet50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cognac

Heart

Tobacco

Base

Virginia Cedar

Top

Red WineRumRed AppleBergamotCinnamonGrapes

Heart

IncenseCognacIndian JasmineAnimal notesLaotian OudOlibanumTobaccoAmber

Base

White ChocolateGuaiac WoodOakMysore SandalwoodBourbon WhiskeyPeru BalsamIndian OudAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCognac and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,358

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#29,618

PerfumerMohammad Alturkumani

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack WalnutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Walnut opens with a boozy, slightly sweet pour of cognac that commands attention before settling into a dry, woody aroma. As the initial warmth of the alcohol fades, a quiet tobacco note emerges, shifting the character toward a comfortable, clean cedar wood base. It feels dry and structured, avoiding the syrupy …

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Oudholic Intense by Selcouth is a woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2025. This composition highlights a complex interplay of red wine, rum, and Laotian oud. It offers a dense, resinous profile suitable for both men and women. The fragrance settles into a base of Mysore sandalwood and white chocolate, making it a co…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Walnut or Oudholic intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Walnut is rated 4.06/5 from 672 votes; Oudholic intense is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Black Walnut for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oudholic intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Walnut or Oudholic intense?

Oudholic intense lasts longest (Oudholic intense 96/100, Black Walnut 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Walnut or Oudholic intense?

Oudholic intense projects furthest (Oudholic intense 80/100, Black Walnut 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Walnut and Oudholic intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cognac and Tobacco.

Is Black Walnut or Oudholic intense better for summer or winter?

Oudholic intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Walnut and Oudholic intense?

Black Walnut has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Virginia Cedar. Oudholic intense has top notes of Red Wine, Rum, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Cognac, Indian Jasmine and Animal notes, a base of White Chocolate, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Mysore Sandalwood.