Intense
Boadicea the VictoriousIntense2008
Side by side
Intense vs. Shay Oud
Is Intense better than Shay Oud?
Shay Oud rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
White HoneyRose
honeysweetfloral
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The essentials
What's different between Intense and Shay Oud?
| Intense | Shay Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | John Stephen | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Intense and Shay Oud smell?
Intense
Honey
White Floral
Sweet
Fruity
Floral
Woody
Animalic
Vanilla
Shay Oud
Amber
Honey
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Intense and Shay Oud share?
Top
CitrusesLily
FrankincenseBlack Pepper
Heart
White HoneyJasmineRose
HoneyRose
Base
PatchouliVanilla
MuskOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineLilyRose
Rose
Gourmandy Notes
White Honey
Honey
Where they fit
When and where do Intense and Shay Oud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Intense or Shay Oud?
| Intense | Shay Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Intense and Shay Oud?
The sweetness isn't a feature, it's the whole point. Intense earns it though: white florals, real honey, vanilla warmth that settles instead of cloying.Intense
This is the fragrance that announces itself before you do. Bold sillage, a rich oud presence that lingers on fabric and skin, and a honey-rose heart that keeps it from feeling austere.Shay Oud
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