Fragrance comparison

Ascendant Intense vs CH Men Central Park

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

Ascendant Intense

Oriflame

4.2597 votes

Rank #11,723 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

CH Men Central Park

Carolina Herrera

4.50193 votes

Rank #3,269 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Men Central Park takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ascendant Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
CH Men Central Park
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ascendant Intense1/7

CH Men Central Park6/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Men Central Park
Community sentiment: CH Men Central Park
Longevity: CH Men Central Park
Sillage & projection: CH Men Central Park
Value for money: Ascendant Intense
Versatility: CH Men Central Park
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Men Central Park

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ascendant IntenseOriflame

CH Men Central ParkCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 59%Had 11%Want 30%

4.50/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

97 votes

60%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityCH Men Central Park

SillageCH Men Central Park

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAscendant IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

cinnamon60%

woody50%

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

fresh65%

aromatic53%

citrus42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeBlack CardamomLemon Leaf

Heart

GuaranaCinnamonClary Sage

Base

AmberLabdanumCedar

Top15-30 mins

Ginger

Heart2-4 hrs

Black Cardamom

Base6-8 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for CH Men Central Park, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men82

Unisex12

Women6

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,723

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ascendant Intense opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and crushed black cardamom before settling into a warm core of cinnamon, guarana, and amber. Designed by Julien Rasquinet, this fragrance brings a spicy heat suited for chilly November evenings, leather jackets, and informal night gatherings without feeling ov…

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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, Ascendant Intense or CH Men Central Park?

CH Men Central Park takes 6 of 7 categories. Ascendant Intense is rated 4.25/5 from 97 votes; CH Men Central Park is rated 4.50/5 from 193 votes. Choose Ascendant Intense for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose CH Men Central Park for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ascendant Intense or CH Men Central Park?

They last about the same: CH Men Central Park 69/100, Ascendant Intense 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ascendant Intense or CH Men Central Park?

CH Men Central Park projects furthest (CH Men Central Park 62/100, Ascendant Intense 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ascendant Intense and CH Men Central Park smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Ascendant Intense or CH Men Central Park better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Men Central Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Ascendant Intense is the stronger pick. CH Men Central Park suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ascendant Intense and CH Men Central Park?

Ascendant Intense has top notes of Blood Orange, Black Cardamom and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Guarana, Cinnamon and Clary Sage, a base of Amber, Labdanum and Cedar. CH Men Central Park has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Black Cardamom, a base of Cedar.