Autograph Intense vs Shiraz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shiraz takes 4 of 5 categories.
Autograph IntenseChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
ShirazChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Autograph Intense1/5
Shiraz4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shiraz
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shiraz
- Sillage & projection
- Shiraz
- Value for money
- Shiraz
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Autograph Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Autograph IntenseMarks & SpencerShirazNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.53/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 46%Had 10%Want 44%
4.11/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
32%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
49%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
376 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShiraz
SillageShiraz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShirazBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
soft spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
cinnamon77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
aromatic42%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CassisMandarin Orange
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasmineOsmanthusTuberose
Base2 to 3 hours
SandalwoodVanille
Top
PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCassis, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Autograph Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer38
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,847
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#24,202
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAutograph IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAutograph Intense by Marks & Spencer is an eau de toilette built around fruity, floral, and woody accords. The scent begins with tart cassis berries and bright mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, tangy freshness. As the top settles, a bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and apricot-tinged osmanthus takes over the h…
Reviews →Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…
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, Autograph Intense or Shiraz?
Shiraz takes 4 of 5 categories. Autograph Intense is rated 3.53/5 from 19 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Autograph Intense for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Autograph Intense or Shiraz?
Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Autograph Intense 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Autograph Intense or Shiraz?
Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Autograph Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Autograph Intense and Shiraz smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Autograph Intense or Shiraz better for summer or winter?
Autograph Intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Autograph Intense and Shiraz?
Autograph Intense has top notes of Cassis and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood and Vanille. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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