Fragrance comparison

White Smoke vs Oud Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

White Smoke

Perfumer H

4.08172 votes

Rank #2,955 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

White Smoke
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

White Smoke1/4

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: White Smoke

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White SmokePerfumer H

Oud IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

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

54%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityOud Intense

SillageOud Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOud IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

smoky61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliSmokeSaffronWhite MuskBenzoinGeraniumChamomileSandalwoodVanillaOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseJasmineLabdanumCitrus

Heart

SaffronOrrisDried FruitsYlang YlangGeraniumAgarwoodLily of the ValleyRaspberry

Base

PatchouliVanillaBenzoinAmberMuskOudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesAmber, Patchouli, Saffron and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex61

Women4

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,955

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#33,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerWhite SmokeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Smoke by Perfumer H opens with a firm rush of resinous smoke, then settles into dark amber, patchouli, dry oud and saffron. Reviewers describe it as smoky, woody, powdery and quietly floral, with chamomile and geranium softening the edges. It suits people who enjoy incense-like, atmospheric fragrances with warmt…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, White Smoke or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. White Smoke is rated 4.08/5 from 172 votes; Oud Intense is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose White Smoke for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, White Smoke or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense lasts longest (Oud Intense 84/100, White Smoke 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Smoke or Oud Intense?

Oud Intense projects furthest (Oud Intense 80/100, White Smoke 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Smoke and Oud Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Patchouli, Saffron and Benzoin.

Is White Smoke or Oud Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in White Smoke and Oud Intense?

White Smoke features Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Smoke and Saffron. 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.