Fragrance comparison

Oud Intense vs Som

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Oud Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #33,734 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Som

Yakura

3.673 votes

Rank #68,016 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Oud Intense
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Som
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Oud Intense2/4

Som2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Som
Sillage & projection: Oud Intense
Value for money: Som
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 IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

SomYakura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySom

SillageOud Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

white floral61%

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

musky30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseJasmineLabdanumCitrus

Heart

SaffronOrrisDried FruitsYlang YlangGeraniumAgarwoodLily of the ValleyRaspberry

Base

PatchouliVanillaBenzoinAmberMuskOudSandalwoodCedar

Top20-30 mins

JasmineSaffron

Heart3-4 hrs

BenzoinMusk

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Saffron, Benzoin and Amber. Durations are only published for Som, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#68,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Som by Yakura is a warm oriental fragrance built around an inviting core of sweet saffron, balsamic benzoin, and rich golden amber. It opens with an intriguing balance of bittersweet saffron and white jasmine, immediately establishing a bright, exotic floral spark that feels both airy and distinct. As the fragrance se…

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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, Oud Intense or Som?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud Intense is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Som is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oud Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Som for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Intense or Som?

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

Which projects more, Oud Intense or Som?

Oud Intense projects furthest (Oud Intense 80/100, Som 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Intense and Som smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Benzoin and Amber.

Is Oud Intense or Som better for summer or winter?

Oud Intense suits evening wear; Som suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Intense and Som?

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. Som has top notes of Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Benzoin and Musk, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.