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    Oud Royal vs. Intense Black

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Oud Royal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Royal vs. Intense Black
    Oud RoyalIntense Black
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20212014
    GenderMaleMale
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Royal

    Woody
    Powdery
    Musky
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Green
    Amber
    Oud

    Intense Black

    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Citrus
    Oud
    Soft Spicy
    Musky
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonRed Berries
    Mexican pink pepperItalian bergamotCalabrian lemon
    Heart
    CedarAngelicaGalbanum
    Atlas cedarAfrican nutmegPersian galbanumHerbal Notes
    Base
    SandalwoodOudMuskTonka Bean
    Agarwood (oud)IncenseIndian sandalwoodWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Royal vs. Intense Black
    Oud RoyalIntense Black
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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