Fragrance comparison

7 vs Salvo Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 497 ratings analysed

Sora Dora

3.3273 votes

Rank #20,092 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Salvo Intense

Maison Alhambra

4.12424 votes

Rank #3,696 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Salvo Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

7
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Salvo Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

73/7

Salvo Intense4/7

Ratings & consensus: Salvo Intense
Community sentiment: Salvo Intense
Longevity: 7
Sillage & projection: 7
Value for money: Salvo Intense
Versatility: 7
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Salvo Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

7Sora Dora

Salvo IntenseMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.12/ 5 · 424 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerSalvo IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

12%Hate

73 votes

41%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

424 votes

Category winnerSalvo IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity7

Sillage7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSalvo IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

lavender77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Yellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

ThymeMyrrhNutmegGurjan balsam

Base

White MuskCashmeranAmbroxanPatchouliCypriolOudGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

Bergamot

Heart

LavenderSichuan PepperStar AniseNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer54

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winner7Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex58

Women4

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,092

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#3,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerSalvo IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sora Dora 7 opens with a sharp burst of yellow mandarin and Italian bergamot before shifting into a dry, aromatic core of thyme and nutmeg. The heart settles into a resinous blend of gurjan balsam and myrrh, creating an earthy, herbal warmth. As it dries down, heavy synthetic Cashmeran, Ambroxan, and white musk take o…

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Salvo Intense by Maison Alhambra provides an aromatic experience centered on bergamot and spicy notes. This budget-friendly fragrance aims for a fresh and masculine profile, suitable for daily wear. It relies on a blend of lavender and ambroxan to maintain presence throughout the day. Ideal for those seeking a reliabl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 7 or Salvo Intense?

Salvo Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. 7 is rated 3.32/5 from 73 votes; Salvo Intense is rated 4.12/5 from 424 votes. Choose 7 for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Salvo Intense for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 7 or Salvo Intense?

7 lasts longest (7 69/100, Salvo Intense 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 7 or Salvo Intense?

7 projects furthest (7 59/100, Salvo Intense 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 7 and Salvo Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg and Ambroxan.

Is 7 or Salvo Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Salvo Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Salvo Intense is the stronger pick. 7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 7 and Salvo Intense?

7 has top notes of Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Myrrh, Nutmeg and Gurjan balsam, a base of White Musk, Cashmeran, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Salvo Intense has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise and Nutmeg, a base of Ambroxan and Vanilla.