Fragrance comparison

BGTA vs Close Intention

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #58,882 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 4 of 4 categories.

BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

BGTA0/4

Close Intention4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BGTAPisello Parfum

Close IntentionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

45%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityClose Intention

SillageClose Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value81

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomMintLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Lavender, Mint and Lemon. Durations are only published for Close Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 37%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,882

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClose IntentionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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Close Intention by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of icy spices and rich dessert warmth. The initial spray hits you with sharp black pepper and cooling mint, cut cleanly by a splash of tart lemon. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal crisp green apple, floral lavender, and aromatic…

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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, BGTA or Close Intention?

Close Intention takes 4 of 4 categories. BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, BGTA or Close Intention?

Close Intention lasts longest (Close Intention 69/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BGTA or Close Intention?

Close Intention projects furthest (Close Intention 56/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BGTA and Close Intention smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Lavender, Mint and Lemon.

Is BGTA or Close Intention better for summer or winter?

Close Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BGTA and Close Intention?

BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin. Close Intention has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Cedar and Pear, a base of Praline, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.