Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Sauvage vs Oud Intense

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

Patchouli Sauvage

Houbigant

4.16125 votes

Rank #24,921 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

4.605 votes

Rank #29,431 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli Sauvage
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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.

Patchouli Sauvage1/4

Oud Intense3/4

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: Patchouli Sauvage

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Patchouli SauvageHoubigant

Oud IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

42%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityOud Intense

SillageOud Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOud IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

patchouli83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotWhite Grapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLabdanumDried Fruits

Base6-10 hrs

Java vetiver oilCedarSandalAmberTonka Bean

Top

RoseJasmineLabdanumCitrus

Heart

SaffronOrrisDried FruitsYlang YlangGeraniumAgarwoodLily of the ValleyRaspberry

Base

PatchouliVanillaBenzoinAmberMuskOudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Labdanum, Dried Fruits and Cedar. Durations are only published for Patchouli Sauvage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women3

Date 32%Work 27%Casual 25%Party 16%

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,921

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPatchouli SauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Sauvage by Houbigant brings an earthy, modern twist to classic wood fragrances. The scent starts with a bright splash of white grapefruit and crisp bergamot. That initial tart bite cuts right through the opening alcohol lift. Within ten minutes, rich green patchouli emerges alongside warm labdanum resin and …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli Sauvage or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli Sauvage is rated 4.16/5 from 125 votes; Oud Intense is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Patchouli Sauvage for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, Patchouli Sauvage or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense lasts longest (Oud Intense 84/100, Patchouli Sauvage 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Sauvage or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense projects furthest (Oud Intense 80/100, Patchouli Sauvage 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Sauvage and Oud Intense smell similar?

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

Is Patchouli Sauvage or Oud Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli Sauvage and Oud Intense?

Patchouli Sauvage has top notes of Bergamot and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Labdanum and Dried Fruits, a base of Java vetiver oil, Cedar, Sandal and Amber. 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.