Fragrance comparison

Oud Intense vs Venom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Oud Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #33,734 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Venom

Dumont

—0 votes

Rank #83,560 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Intense takes 1 of 1 categories.

Oud Intense
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Venom
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character.

Oud Intense1/1

Venom0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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 IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

VenomDumont

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

oud84%

leather77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseCardamomRaspberryRosePassionfruitGeranium

Heart2 to 4 hours

AgarwoodLily of the ValleySaffronAmbroxanResinsAmber

Base5 to 8 hours

SuedeBenzoinPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Geranium and Agarwood. Durations are only published for Venom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#83,560

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.

Reviews →

Venom by Dumont brings a rich, multi-layered profile built around warm spices, deep woods, and contrasting fruits. The opening introduces tart raspberry and passionfruit paired with cool cardamom, geranium, and dry incense. As the scent settles, a heart of rose, saffron, and agarwood emerges alongside soft lily of the…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Oud Intense and Venom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Geranium and Agarwood.

Is Oud Intense or Venom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Intense and Venom?

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. Venom has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Raspberry and Rose, heart notes of Agarwood, Lily of the Valley, Saffron and Ambroxan, a base of Suede, Benzoin, Patchouli and Musk.