Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense vs Rose Oud

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,421 ratings analysed

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Guerlain

4.322,403 votes

Rank #1,336 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rose Oud

Niche4All

4.1718 votes

Rank #32,771 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense2/5

Rose Oud3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Idéal L'IntenseGuerlain

Rose OudNiche4All

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 2,403 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,403 votes

56%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRose Oud

SillageRose Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value66

Category winnerRose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

woody69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

oud61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondChili PepperCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherBulgarian RoseLabdanum

Base5 to 7 hours

SmokeTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperAlmond

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumJasmineLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskMossSandalwoodAmberLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Cardamom, Leather and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal L'Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring73

Summer55

Fall82

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,336

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#32,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense by Guerlain takes the nutty almond signature of the Idéal line and darkens it with fiery spice, dry smoke, and rich leather. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser, this oriental woody composition opens with a sharp burst of chili pepper, sweet almond, and green cardamom. The initial kick quickly s…

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Rose Oud by Niche4All is a unisex oriental floral fragrance launched in 2020. This scent balances intense rose and agarwood with top notes of grapefruit and cardamom. It projects an opulent, sophisticated presence, perfect for formal evening receptions or cooler autumn nights when you want a fragrance that lingers on …

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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, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Rose Oud?

Rose Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is rated 4.32/5 from 2,403 votes; Rose Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal L'Intense for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Oud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Rose Oud?

They last about the same: Rose Oud 71/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Rose Oud?

Rose Oud projects furthest (Rose Oud 69/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Rose Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Almond, Cardamom, Leather and Bulgarian Rose.

Is L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense suits evening wear; Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Rose Oud?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense has top notes of Almond, Chili Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Labdanum, a base of Smoke, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Rose Oud has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Almond, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.