Fragrance comparison

Indy Oud vs Intriguing

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Indy Oud

Ponsa

4.0329 votes

Rank #27,067 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Intriguing

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3611 votes

Rank #68,035 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Indy Oud
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Intriguing
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Indy Oud2/4

Intriguing2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indy OudPonsa

IntriguingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 65%

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 87%

Category winnerIndy OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

3%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

0%Love

64%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityIntriguing

SillageIntriguing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

green92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

oud61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ValerianMintAgarwood (Oud)Bay LeafResinOpoponaxWoody NotesPatchouliTuberoseMuskAmyrisWhite Grapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bay LeafBergamotMint

Heart

Lily

Base

ResinAgarwood (Oud)IncenseGreen Notes

InformationalShared notesMint, Agarwood (Oud), Bay Leaf and Resin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer53

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex62

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,067

PerfumerAlejandro Ponsà

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#68,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndy OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ponsa Indy Oud pairs dark agarwood with crisp mint and sharp white grapefruit. Alejandro Ponsà built this 2020 release around raw botanical contrast, blending bitter bay leaf, earthy calamus, and deep opoponax resin. It wears best during chilly autumn evenings when cool air lets the aromatic herbs pop against warm bal…

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Intriguing opens with a brisk snap of bay leaf, bergamot, and mint before settling into a cool lily heart. As it warms on skin, smoky agarwood, dense resin, and bitter green notes take over. Built for crisp autumn evenings or formal winter gatherings, this dark green aromatic amber projects heavily for hours.

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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, Indy Oud or Intriguing?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Indy Oud is rated 4.03/5 from 29 votes; Intriguing is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Indy Oud for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Intriguing for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Indy Oud or Intriguing?

Intriguing lasts longest (Intriguing 92/100, Indy Oud 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indy Oud or Intriguing?

Intriguing projects furthest (Intriguing 71/100, Indy Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indy Oud and Intriguing smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Agarwood (Oud), Bay Leaf and Resin.

Is Indy Oud or Intriguing better for summer or winter?

Indy Oud suits daytime wear; Intriguing suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indy Oud and Intriguing?

Indy Oud features Valerian, Mint, Agarwood (Oud), Bay Leaf and Resin. Intriguing has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lily, a base of Resin, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Green Notes.