Fragrance comparison

McGonagall vs Oud Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

McGonagall

Wild Drops Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #57,583 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oud Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #33,578 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

McGonagall0/4

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

McGonagallWild Drops Parfums

Oud IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityOud Intense

SillageOud Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOud IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla90%

woody80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

balsamic50%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White WineImmortelle

Heart

Dried FruitsTolu BalsamGuaiac WoodLabdanumOlibanumFreesia

Base

VanillaResinsAgarwoodBenzoinAmber

Top

RoseJasmineLabdanumCitrus

Heart

SaffronOrrisDried FruitsYlang YlangGeraniumAgarwoodLily of the ValleyRaspberry

Base

PatchouliVanillaBenzoinAmberMuskOudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Labdanum, Vanilla and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,583

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOud IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

McGonagall opens with an unusual white wine and immortelle pairing, then settles into a warm ambered core of dried fruits, balsams, woods, and resin. The drydown looks plush rather than airy, with vanilla, benzoin, oud, and amber giving it a sweet, woody, slightly powdery finish. This reads best for someone who enjoys…

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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, McGonagall or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. McGonagall is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Oud Intense is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose McGonagall for a amber and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. 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, McGonagall or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense lasts longest (Oud Intense 84/100, McGonagall 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, McGonagall or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense projects furthest (Oud Intense 80/100, McGonagall 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do McGonagall and Oud Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Labdanum, Vanilla and Agarwood.

Is McGonagall or Oud Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in McGonagall and Oud Intense?

McGonagall has top notes of White Wine and Immortelle, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Tolu Balsam, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Resins, Agarwood and Benzoin. 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.