Intense Black
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Side by side
Intense Black vs. Oud Royal
Is Intense Black better than Oud Royal?
Oud Royal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Italian bergamotIndian sandalwoodPersian galbanumCalabrian lemonWhite Musk
woodyfresh spicygreencitrusoudmuskyamberpowdery
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 Black and Oud Royal?
| Intense Black | Oud Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Intense Black and Oud Royal smell?
Intense Black
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Oud
Soft Spicy
Musky
Amber
Oud Royal
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Amber
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Intense Black and Oud Royal share?
Top
Mexican pink pepperItalian bergamotCalabrian lemon
BergamotLemonRed Berries
Heart
Atlas cedarAfrican nutmegPersian galbanumHerbal Notes
CedarAngelicaGalbanum
Base
Agarwood (oud)IncenseIndian sandalwoodWhite Musk
SandalwoodOudMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Agarwood (oud)Atlas cedarIndian sandalwood
SandalwoodCedarOud
Citric Notes
Italian bergamotCalabrian lemon
BergamotLemon
Herbaceous Notes
Herbal Notes
Angelica
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Persian galbanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Intense Black and Oud Royal work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Intense Black or Oud Royal?
| Intense Black | Oud Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Intense Black and Oud Royal?
A solid daily driver if you want something with real character. The oud and frankincense drydown saves it from being just another fresh-citrus scent.Intense Black
It's called Oud Royal, but the oud barely registers. What stands out is clean cedar, bright citrus, and a warm sandalwood-tonka finish that actually lasts. Solid performance, honest price.Oud Royal
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