Basile Uomo Intense vs Espada Prime
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
81%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Espada Prime takes 4 of 4 categories.
Basile Uomo IntenseChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Espada PrimeChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Basile Uomo Intense0/4
Espada Prime4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Espada Prime
- Sillage & projection
- Espada Prime
- Value for money
- Espada Prime
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Espada Prime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Basile Uomo IntenseBasileEspada PrimeLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEspada Prime
SillageEspada Prime
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEspada PrimeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber91%
warm spicy83%
cinnamon74%
woody65%
animalic56%
citrus100%
warm spicy83%
cinnamon65%
amber48%
rose30%
Scent match81%Very similar · both citrus, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMint
Heart
CinnamonSpicesRose
Base
AmberWoody NotesPatchouliLeather
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPeppermint
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonSpicesRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberPatchouliLeather
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Spices. Durations are only published for Espada Prime, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night33
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#61,559
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#57,091
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEspada PrimeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile Uomo Intense starts with a sharp blast of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by a cool mint note. It quickly shifts into a warm, cinnamon-heavy spice blend. The base settles into dry woods, patchouli, and a soft leather note, making it ideal for crisp autumn evenings when you want a cozy, masculine scent pr…
Reviews →Espada Prime by Le Chameau is an accessible woody spicy fragrance built around bright citrus, biting spices, and warm resinous undertones. It opens with an energetic splash of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and cool peppermint, delivering an immediate burst of crisp sweetness. As the initial freshness softens, a li…
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, Basile Uomo Intense or Espada Prime?
Espada Prime takes 4 of 4 categories. Basile Uomo Intense is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Espada Prime is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Basile Uomo Intense for a citrus and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Espada Prime for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Basile Uomo Intense or Espada Prime?
Espada Prime lasts longest (Espada Prime 67/100, Basile Uomo Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basile Uomo Intense or Espada Prime?
Espada Prime projects furthest (Espada Prime 58/100, Basile Uomo Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basile Uomo Intense and Espada Prime smell similar?
Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Spices.
Is Basile Uomo Intense or Espada Prime better for summer or winter?
Basile Uomo Intense suits daytime wear; Espada Prime suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile Uomo Intense and Espada Prime?
Basile Uomo Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices and Rose, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Leather. Espada Prime has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Peppermint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Leather.
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