Fragrance comparison

Basile Uomo Intense vs Waqar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Basile Uomo Intense

Basile

3.605 votes

Rank #64,287 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Waqar

Swiss Arabian

4.0020 votes

Rank #23,989 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Waqar takes 3 of 3 categories.

Basile Uomo Intense
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Waqar
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Basile Uomo Intense0/3

Waqar3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Waqar
Sillage & projection: Waqar
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Waqar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basile Uomo IntenseBasile

WaqarSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%

4.00/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 41%Had 25%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

20%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWaqar

SillageWaqar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

cinnamon74%

woody65%

animalic56%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMint

Heart

CinnamonSpicesRose

Base

AmberWoody NotesPatchouliLeather

Top

GrapefruitMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Spicy NotesCinnamonRose

Base

CedarSandalwoodLeatherPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night33

Spring90

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerWaqarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile 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…

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Waqar by Swiss Arabian is a citrus-forward, woody oriental that balances crisp grapefruit and mint with a spicy, leathery heart. Ideal for daily wear during warmer months, it offers a clean, aromatic profile that works well in both office and casual settings. Its composition bridges the gap between fresh, energetic to…

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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, Basile Uomo Intense or Waqar?

Waqar takes 3 of 3 categories. Basile Uomo Intense is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Waqar is rated 4.00/5 from 20 votes. Choose Basile Uomo Intense for a citrus and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Waqar for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Basile Uomo Intense or Waqar?

Waqar lasts longest (Waqar 75/100, Basile Uomo Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basile Uomo Intense or Waqar?

Waqar projects furthest (Waqar 59/100, Basile Uomo Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile Uomo Intense and Waqar smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Cinnamon.

Is Basile Uomo Intense or Waqar better for summer or winter?

Basile Uomo Intense suits daytime wear; Waqar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile Uomo Intense and Waqar?

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. Waqar has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Leather and Patchouli.