Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oud Hindi vs Empire Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #31,512 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Empire Intense

Hinode

4.1470 votes

Rank #28,950 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Empire Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi3/5

Empire Intense2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

Empire IntenseHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.14/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 52%Had 32%Want 16%

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

40%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oud Hindi

SillageDahn Al Oud Hindi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value69

Category winnerEmpire IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Oriental notesKyara IncenseDamask RoseBlack PepperBitter AlmondFruity NotesLavender

Heart

ResinMyrhhOlibanumRoseRed RoseGuaiac WoodCedarGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesSweet NotesSandalowoodVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiVioletGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CashmeranAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Amber and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Empire Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Spring35

Summer20

Fall78

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,512

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,950

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpire IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi is a heavy oriental spicy fragrance centered on animalic agarwood. It wraps pungent medicinal wood with warm spices and thick resins to create an uncompromising profile for cold winter nights. This scent is built for experienced noses seeking an uncompromised traditional Middle Eastern oud exp…

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Empire Intense by Hinode opens with a punchy kick of fresh bergamot, sharp French lavender, and cracked cardamom pods. As the crisp herbal top settles after twenty minutes, smooth green violet leaf and resinous elemi step forward, adding a gentle powdery warmth that feels both masculine and tailored. The dry-down reli…

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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, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Empire Intense?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories. Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Empire Intense is rated 4.14/5 from 70 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oud Hindi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Empire Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Empire Intense?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi lasts longest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100, Empire Intense 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Empire Intense?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi projects furthest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100, Empire Intense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Empire Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Empire Intense better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear; Empire Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Empire Intense?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Oriental notes, Kyara Incense and Damask Rose, heart notes of Resin, Myrhh, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Empire Intense has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of elemi, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cashmeran, Amber and Vetiver.