Oud Royal
PARIS CORNEREau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Oud Royal vs. Intense Black
Is Oud Royal better than Intense Black?
Oud Royal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodBergamotLemonGalbanumMusk
woodypowderymuskycitrusgreenamberoudfresh spicy
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 Oud Royal and Intense Black?
| Oud Royal | Intense Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2021 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Royal and Intense Black smell?
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
What notes do Oud Royal and Intense Black share?
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
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarOud
Agarwood (oud)Atlas cedarIndian sandalwood
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Italian bergamotCalabrian lemon
Herbaceous Notes
Angelica
Herbal Notes
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Persian galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Royal and Intense Black work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Royal or Intense Black?
| Oud Royal | Intense Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Royal and 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
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
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