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1985 Intense vs Prince Summer

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

Updated 15 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • 1985 Intense

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Prince Summer

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

1985 Intense2/4
Prince Summer2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1985 Intense
Sillage & projection
Prince Summer
Value for money
Prince Summer
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1985 Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1985 IntenseMassimo Dutti
Prince SummerPrince War
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

Longevity1985 Intense

SillagePrince Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value75
Category winnerPrince SummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
cinnamon77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
cinnamon69%
fresh61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitCinnamonLemonCitruses
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegGingerPepper
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberMuskIncense
InformationalShared notesLemon, Ginger, Cinnamon and Pepper. Durations are only published for Prince Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer75
Fall100
Winter42
Day100
Night82

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,408

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1985 IntenseHigher 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.

Reviews →

Prince Summer by Prince War is a citrus aromatic fragrance designed for men, built around bright fruit, dry spices, and resinous warmth. The scent begins with an immediate punch of tart grapefruit, crisp lemon, mixed citruses, and sweet cinnamon. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of grated nutmeg, lively ginge…

Reviews →
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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, 1985 Intense or Prince Summer?

1985 Intense lasts longest (1985 Intense 65/100, Prince Summer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1985 Intense or Prince Summer?

Prince Summer projects furthest (Prince Summer 75/100, 1985 Intense 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1985 Intense and Prince Summer smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Cinnamon and Pepper.

Is 1985 Intense or Prince Summer better for summer or winter?

1985 Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1985 Intense and Prince Summer?

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. Prince Summer has top notes of Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Amber, Musk and Incense.

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