Fragrance comparison

1985 Intense vs Grecale

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

1985 Intense

Massimo Dutti

4.0715 votes

Rank #47,890 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Grecale

Paolo Gigli

3.9144 votes

Rank #25,471 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grecale takes 3 of 5 categories.

1985 Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Grecale
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

1985 Intense2/5

Grecale3/5

Ratings & consensus: 1985 Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grecale
Sillage & projection: Grecale
Value for money: 1985 Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grecale

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1985 IntenseMassimo Dutti

GrecalePaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

Category winner1985 IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

32%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGrecale

SillageGrecale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value55

Category winner1985 IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

cinnamon77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

sweet42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonCarrot SeedsWormwoodGinger

Heart

CinnamonPepperNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarwoodIncenseLabdanumAmber

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthOrangeLemonLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseNutmegCloveLavender

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Nutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley and Incense. Durations are only published for Grecale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer75

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night82

Spring19

Summer19

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Date 39%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,890

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGrecaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1985 Intense by Massimo Dutti pairs sharp lemon and spicy ginger with a rooty carrot seed opening before settling into warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and dry cedarwood. Designed by Ane Ayo as a refined unisex release, it strikes a crisp yet cozy balance that fits temperate spring mornings and cool autumn office days.

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Paolo Gigli Grecale opens with a sharp burst of green hyacinth, sweet orange, and zesty lemon before shifting into a rich heart of clove, nutmeg, and dry incense. It feels bold and old-world. As the fragrance warms on your skin, balsamic opoponax and warm amber take over, anchored by sturdy cedarwood. The scent evokes…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1985 Intense or Grecale?

Grecale takes 3 of 5 categories. 1985 Intense is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Grecale is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes. Choose 1985 Intense for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Grecale for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1985 Intense or Grecale?

Grecale lasts longest (Grecale 78/100, 1985 Intense 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1985 Intense or Grecale?

Grecale projects furthest (Grecale 70/100, 1985 Intense 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1985 Intense and Grecale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Nutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley and Incense.

Is 1985 Intense or Grecale better for summer or winter?

1985 Intense suits daytime wear; Grecale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1985 Intense and Grecale?

1985 Intense has top notes of Lemon, Carrot Seeds, Wormwood and Ginger, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedarwood, Incense, Labdanum and Amber. Grecale has top notes of Hyacinth, Orange, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg, Clove and Lavender, a base of Opoponax, Amber and Cedar.