Carved Oud
ThameenExtrait2013
Side by side
Carved Oud vs. Oud Noir Intense
Is Carved Oud better than Oud Noir Intense?
Carved Oud rates higher with the community, while Oud Noir Intense projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskCardamomSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmber
woodypowderywarm spicyoudaromaticpatchoulimusky
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 Carved Oud and Oud Noir Intense?
| Carved Oud | Oud Noir Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Intense |
| Launched | 2013 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alexandre Illan | Francois Merle-Baudoin |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Carved Oud and Oud Noir Intense smell?
Carved Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Oud
Earthy
Aromatic
Patchouli
Musky
Oud Noir Intense
Warm Spicy
Oud
Woody
Powdery
Aromatic
Musky
Rose
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Carved Oud and Oud Noir Intense share?
Top
CardamomCypriolCypressPink Pepper
CardamomBergamot
Heart
South Indian OudCedarwoodPatchouliIris
RoseJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmber
OudMuskSaffronSandalwoodPatchouliAmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwoodCypress
OudSandalwood
Spicy Notes
CardamomPink Pepper
CardamomSaffron
Floral Notes
Iris
RoseJasmine
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Carved Oud and Oud Noir Intense work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Carved Oud or Oud Noir Intense?
| Carved Oud | Oud Noir Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Carved Oud and Oud Noir Intense?
If you want a quiet, inoffensive oud, look elsewhere. Carved Oud announces itself and stays. The cardamom-cypress opening hits hard, but the real story is that labdanum in the drydown actually.Carved Oud
Some ouds announce themselves like a door slammed. This one enters through the side, confident and unhurried. The saffron-rose heart gives it a quality that keeps it from feeling heavy.Oud Noir Intense
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