Fragrance comparison

Oud Inspired vs Oud Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Oud Inspired

Herra

3.673 votes

Rank #68,692 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Oud Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #33,734 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Intense takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud Inspired
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Intense
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Inspired1/3

Oud Intense2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Inspired
Sillage & projection: Oud Intense
Value for money: Not scored
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

Oud InspiredHerra

Oud IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityOud Inspired

SillageOud Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodWhite OudMuskAmberSpicy NotesSaffronRoseJasmineLavenderOrrisGeraniumBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseJasmineLabdanumCitrus

Heart

SaffronOrrisDried FruitsYlang YlangGeraniumAgarwoodLily of the ValleyRaspberry

Base

PatchouliVanillaBenzoinAmberMuskOudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Musk, Amber and Saffron. 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

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOud IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herra Oud Inspired turns traditional heavy Middle Eastern wood into a light, radiant daytime mist that feels refreshing rather than thick. It opens with an energetic burst of Italian bergamot, zesty lemon, and bright mandarin orange. As the bright citrus settles, warm saffron, spicy notes, and plush red fruits blend i…

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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.

Reviews →

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, Oud Inspired or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud Inspired is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Oud Intense is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Oud Inspired for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Inspired or Oud Intense?

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

Which projects more, Oud Inspired or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense projects furthest (Oud Intense 80/100, Oud Inspired 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Inspired and Oud Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and rose accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Saffron.

Is Oud Inspired or Oud Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Inspired and Oud Intense?

Oud Inspired features Sandalwood, White Oud, Musk, Amber and Spicy Notes. 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.