Fragrance comparison

Baie Rose 26 Chicago vs Masculinity by Intense

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 359 ratings analysed

2 wins

Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Le Labo

3.92356 votes

Rank #5,522 RoseAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Masculinity by Intense

N10Z Intense

3.333 votes

Rank #66,378 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago takes 2 of 3 categories.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Choose it for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masculinity by Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago2/3

Masculinity by Intense1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Sillage & projection: Masculinity by Intense
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baie Rose 26 ChicagoLe Labo

Masculinity by IntenseN10Z Intense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

356 votes

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBaie Rose 26 Chicago

SillageMasculinity by Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aldehydic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosePink PepperAldehydesPepperCloveMuskVirginia CedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CloveBergamotMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

PepperVirginia CedarAmberLeather

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesPepper, Clove, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Baie Rose 26 Chicago, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall69

Winter41

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,522

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#66,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baie Rose 26 Chicago by Le Labo delivers an unconventional twist on the classic floral family. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition centers on an authentic, fresh rose brightened by fizzy aldehydes and brisk pink pepper. Rather than leaning sweet or heavy, the floral heart is tempered by dry pepper, warm …

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Masculinity by Intense is a spicy woody scent built around clove, pepper, basil and citrus over leather, amber and sandalwood. It opens bright and sharp, then settles into something warmer, smoother and slightly powdery. The overall feel is confident, traditional and a little sensual, with enough vanilla and musk in t…

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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, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Masculinity by Intense?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago takes 2 of 3 categories. Baie Rose 26 Chicago is rated 3.92/5 from 356 votes; Masculinity by Intense is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Baie Rose 26 Chicago for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculinity by Intense for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Masculinity by Intense?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago lasts longest (Baie Rose 26 Chicago 66/100, Masculinity by Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Masculinity by Intense?

Projection is very close: Masculinity by Intense 63/100, Baie Rose 26 Chicago 62/100 for sillage.

Do Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Masculinity by Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Clove, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Masculinity by Intense better for summer or winter?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago suits daytime wear; Masculinity by Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Masculinity by Intense?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago features Rose, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes, Pepper and Clove. Masculinity by Intense has top notes of Clove, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Basil, heart notes of Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanille.