Intense Oud
GucciIntense2016
Side by side
Intense Oud vs. Oud Noir
Is Intense Oud better than Oud Noir?
Intense Oud peaks in winter, while Oud Noir belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OudFrankincenseRoseRaspberrySaffronPatchouli
oudamberwarm spicyfruitysmokywoodysweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Intense Oud and Oud Noir?
| Intense Oud | Oud Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Aurélien Guichard | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Intense Oud and Oud Noir smell?
Intense Oud
Oud
Amber
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Animalic
Smoky
Oud Noir
Amber
Oud
Rose
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Woody
Smoky
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Intense Oud and Oud Noir share?
Top
FrankincenseRaspberrySaffronPear
SaffronRaspberrySpicy Notes
Heart
Damask RoseRoseMuskOrange Blossom
FrankincenseRoseCypriol
Base
OudLeatherPatchouliAmbergris
OudAmberPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Damask RoseRoseOrange Blossom
Rose
Fruity Notes
RaspberryPear
Raspberry
Spicy Notes
Saffron
SaffronSpicy Notes
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Woody Notes
Oud
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Intense Oud and Oud Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Intense Oud or Oud Noir?
| Intense Oud | Oud Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Intense Oud and Oud Noir?
The opening surprises: raspberry and saffron before the darkness arrives. If you already know how oud and leather work together, this one aligns. Eight to ten hours of projection.Intense Oud
Most smoky ouds play it straight. This one doesn't. The raspberry in the opening is either your entry point or your reason to pause, 30 minutes in, you'll know which.Oud Noir
The hunt
Where to buy Intense Oud and Oud Noir
| Intense Oud | Oud Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | $150.36ecosmetics | — |
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