Is Aromara Florence Oud a dupe of Gucci Intense Oud?

Intense Oud EDP

Gucci by Aurélien Guichard Original Acquired

Florence Oud Extrait

Aromara   Inspired Acquired
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Intense Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Intense Oud EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Florence Oud Extrait bottle Florence Oud Extrait
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intense Oud EDP
Intense Oud is a sumptuous, resinous statement piece built on powerhouse oud and smoky leather, radiating authority and depth. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who crave opulence.
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Our Verdict - Florence Oud Extrait
Florence Oud is Aromara's take on Gucci Intense Oud, rebuilding the rose-and-oud signature at 35% Extrait. The saffron-raspberry opening and rose-leather heart land well, though the base reads slightly flatter than the original's dense, resinous oud-frankincense finish.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Intense Oud EDP A Florence Oud Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense Oud EDP
Florence Oud Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 57%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 42%
Frankincense 29% vs 20%
Leather 28% vs 25%
Oud 28% vs 30%
Raspberry 24% vs 30%
Saffron 23% vs 38%
Pear 22% vs 30%
Patchouli 22% vs 23%
Only in Intense Oud
Musk 34% Ambergris 21%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 24% vs 30%
Saffron 23% vs 38%
Pear 22% vs 30%
Only in Intense Oud
Frankincense 30%
Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 57%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 42%
Only in Intense Oud
Musk 34%
Shared Notes
Leather 28% vs 25%
Oud 28% vs 30%
Patchouli 22% vs 23%
Only in Intense Oud
Ambergris 21%
Only in Florence Oud
Frankincense 21%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Intense Oud Florence Oud
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Intense Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its dominant oud, leather, and resinous amber are powerful and enveloping, best suited for colder temperatures. The richness can be overwhelming in heat but shines in fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

This is a commanding and opulent scent, best reserved for formal occasions or evening wear. Its intensity and projection make it less ideal for office or sport settings.

Florence Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A dense oud-leather-frankincense base is built for cold weather where richness reads warm rather than heavy; too intense for spring/summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The rose-oud-leather signature reads elegant and evening-appropriate, suiting formal events and dates far more than casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Oud, Leather, Rose

Key Differences

Without ambergris and musk

Where to buy

Intense Oud EDP
Florence Oud Extrait

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