Aethereus vs Prada Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
AethereusChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aethereus3/7
Prada Intense3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Prada Intense
- Longevity
- Prada Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Aethereus
- Versatility
- Aethereus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aethereus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AethereusBois 1920Prada IntensePradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 202 votes
Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%
4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerPrada IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
29%Like
7%Ok
19%Dislike
3%Hate
166 votes
46%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
336 votes
Category winnerPrada IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrada Intense
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAethereusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
coconut77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoconutLemonBergamotOrangeBambooMimosa
Heart
TuberoseBitter OrangeYlang-YlangGeraniumRoseCoconut Blossom
Base
Peru BalsamVanillaTonka BeanCedar
Top15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Mimosa and Bitter Orange. Durations are only published for Prada Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer100
Fall33
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerAethereusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,781
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#26,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAethereusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAethereus opens bright and sunny, with citrus lifting a creamy coconut note before the florals come forward. Tuberose, ylang-ylang and mimosa give it a warm, polished texture rather than a sharp white-floral edge. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and cedar make it smoother and sweeter. It reads as a tropical-floral woody…
Reviews →Prada Intense is a rich, resinous amber scent with dark earthy patchouli and bitter citrus zest. The spray begins with tart orange peel and sparkling bergamot before plunging into thick French labdanum, golden resins, and comforting Bourbon vanilla. It feels warm, grounding, and unapologetically bold. You get zero sug…
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 is better, Aethereus or Prada Intense?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Aethereus is rated 3.72/5 from 202 votes; Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes. Choose Aethereus for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aethereus or Prada Intense?
They last about the same: Prada Intense 74/100, Aethereus 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Aethereus or Prada Intense?
Projection is very close: Aethereus 68/100, Prada Intense 68/100 for sillage.
Do Aethereus and Prada Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Mimosa and Bitter Orange.
Is Aethereus or Prada Intense better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aethereus is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Intense is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aethereus and Prada Intense?
Aethereus has top notes of Coconut, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Bitter Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, a base of Peru Balsam, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Prada Intense has top notes of Orange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tincture of Rose and Mimosa, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, French labdanum and Sandalwood.
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