Fragrance comparison

A Book Liason In Lisbon vs Lover Intense

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

A Book Liason In Lisbon

Zara

3.81180 votes

Rank #12,084 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Lover Intense

Palquis

4.333 votes

Rank #41,484 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

A Book Liason In Lisbon
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lover Intense
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

A Book Liason In Lisbon2/4

Lover Intense2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lover Intense
Sillage & projection: Lover Intense
Value for money: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Book Liason In Lisbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Book Liason In LisbonZara

Lover IntensePalquis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

55%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLover Intense

SillageLover Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value38

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli88%

sweet77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Plum

Heart

Strawberry

Base

Patchouli

Top

PlumBergamotRaspberryStrawberryPear

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomPeony

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPlum, Strawberry and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall93

Winter51

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,084

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#41,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara A Book Liason In Lisbon opens with a punch of juicy plum before settling into sweet strawberry and an earthy patchouli base. Composed by perfumer Ane Ayo, this fruity chypre delivers a bright profile tailored for casual spring mornings and crisp autumn afternoons. It offers an easy budget grab for anyone who enjo…

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Lover Intense by Palquis opens with a sharp burst of plum, strawberry, and pear that immediately hits the nose with dense sweetness. As the top notes settle, bergamot clears away the initial syrup, letting a heavy heart of jasmine and orange blossom expand into the air. The fruity sweetness remains noticeable, but it …

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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, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Lover Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A Book Liason In Lisbon is rated 3.81/5 from 180 votes; Lover Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose A Book Liason In Lisbon for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lover Intense for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Lover Intense?

Lover Intense lasts longest (Lover Intense 80/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Lover Intense?

Lover Intense projects furthest (Lover Intense 70/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Book Liason In Lisbon and Lover Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and patchouli accords. Common notes include Plum, Strawberry and Patchouli.

Is A Book Liason In Lisbon or Lover Intense better for summer or winter?

A Book Liason In Lisbon suits daytime wear; Lover Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Book Liason In Lisbon and Lover Intense?

A Book Liason In Lisbon has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Strawberry, a base of Patchouli. Lover Intense has top notes of Plum, Bergamot, Raspberry and Strawberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Patchouli, White Musk and Ambroxan.