Fragrance comparison

Oud Intense vs The Chypre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #33,734 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #44,909 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Oud Intense4/4

The Chypre0/4

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

Oud IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

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

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOud Intense

SillageOud Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value78

Category winnerOud IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery 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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orris, Geranium and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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The Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…

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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 The Chypre?

Oud Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Oud Intense is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Oud Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Intense or The Chypre?

Oud Intense lasts longest (Oud Intense 84/100, The Chypre 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Intense or The Chypre?

Oud Intense projects furthest (Oud Intense 80/100, The Chypre 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Intense and The Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orris, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Oud Intense or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

Oud Intense suits evening wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Intense and The Chypre?

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. The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris.