Fragrance comparison

Animale Intense vs Homem Zero Grau

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

Animale Intense

Animale · 2013

4.0388 votes

Rank #18,104 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Homem Zero Grau

Natura

4.4831 votes

Rank #32,160 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Zero Grau takes 4 of 7 categories.

Animale Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Homem Zero Grau
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Animale Intense3/7

Homem Zero Grau4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Zero Grau
Community sentiment: Homem Zero Grau
Longevity: Homem Zero Grau
Sillage & projection: Homem Zero Grau
Value for money: Animale Intense
Versatility: Animale Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Animale Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Animale IntenseAnimale

Homem Zero GrauNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

4.48/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 38%Want 34%

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

65%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

65%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityHomem Zero Grau

SillageHomem Zero Grau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value59

Category winnerAnimale IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleGingerOzonic notes

Heart

SageBasilCedar

Base

SuedeAmberBrazilian Redwood

Top

LemonNutmegRed AppleGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHyacinth

Base

Iso E SuperMuskPatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Ginger, Basil and Cedar. 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

Summer68

Fall84

Winter32

Day90

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall21

Winter8

Day100

Night27

Category winnerAnimale IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews8

Overall rank#32,160

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnimale IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Built for men seeking an unobtrusive everyday scent, Animale Intense pairs crunchy Red Apple and sharp Ginger with a grounding base of Suede and Brazilian Redwood. The fragrance shifts from a cool ozonic splash to a calm woody skin scent. It suits crisp autumn mornings, weekend coffee runs, and relaxed workplaces wher…

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Natura Homem Zero Grau is a woody aquatic fragrance for men that centers on a bright, crisp blend of citrus and spices. Launched in 2013, it features an opening of lemon, bergamot, and pineapple, supported by a heart of lavender and geranium. It is a sharp, cooling scent ideal for high-heat summer days or intense phys…

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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, Animale Intense or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau takes 4 of 7 categories. Animale Intense is rated 4.03/5 from 88 votes; Homem Zero Grau is rated 4.48/5 from 31 votes. Choose Animale Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Homem Zero Grau for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Animale Intense or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau lasts longest (Homem Zero Grau 67/100, Animale Intense 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Animale Intense or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau projects furthest (Homem Zero Grau 60/100, Animale Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Animale Intense and Homem Zero Grau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Ginger, Basil and Cedar.

Is Animale Intense or Homem Zero Grau better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homem Zero Grau is the stronger pick. For winter, Animale Intense is the stronger pick. Animale Intense suits evening wear; Homem Zero Grau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Animale Intense and Homem Zero Grau?

Animale Intense has top notes of Red Apple, Ginger and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Sage, Basil and Cedar, a base of Suede, Amber and Brazilian Redwood. Homem Zero Grau has top notes of Lemon, Nutmeg, Red Apple and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Hyacinth, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.