Bois Oudh
The Dua BrandEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Bois Oudh vs. Oud Noir Intense
Is Bois Oudh better than Oud Noir Intense?
Bois Oudh peaks in fall, while Oud Noir Intense belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudSandalwoodAmberCardamom
woodywarm spicyoudaromaticpowdery
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 Bois Oudh and Oud Noir Intense?
| Bois Oudh | Oud Noir Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 2016 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Francois Merle-Baudoin |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bois Oudh and Oud Noir Intense smell?
Bois Oudh
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Oud
Aromatic
Powdery
Vanilla
Sweet
Oud Noir Intense
Warm Spicy
Oud
Woody
Powdery
Aromatic
Musky
Rose
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bois Oudh and Oud Noir Intense share?
Top—
CardamomBergamot
Heart
SandalwoodTeakwoodCardamomRosewood
RoseJasmine
Base
OudAmberTonka Bean
OudMuskSaffronSandalwoodPatchouliAmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudSandalwoodTeakwoodRosewood
OudSandalwood
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
CardamomSaffron
Amber
Amber
Amber
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Bois Oudh and Oud Noir Intense work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bois Oudh or Oud Noir Intense?
| Bois Oudh | Oud Noir Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Bois Oudh and Oud Noir Intense?
Smooth, confident, and unapologetically faithful to the Tom Ford blueprint. Some call that unoriginal. You'll call it the best hours you didn't pay luxury prices for.Bois Oudh
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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