Fragrance comparison

Bold Intention vs Lothair

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,218 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bold Intention

Eudora

4.4134 votes

Rank #26,073 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Lothair

Penhaligon's

4.121,184 votes

Rank #671 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bold Intention takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bold Intention
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lothair
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bold Intention4/7

Lothair3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bold IntentionEudora

LothairPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

4.12/ 5 · 1,184 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBold IntentionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

51%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

944 votes

Category winnerBold IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLothair

SillageLothair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBold IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBergamotRosemaryGingerJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPecanCoconut Water

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanFig TreeAmberSandalwoodCashmeranPatchouli

Top

JuniperCardamomFig LeafBergamotGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart

LavenderFig TreeBlack TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

VanillaWoody NotesCedarAmbergrisMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Juniper and Lavender. Durations are only published for Bold Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer14

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBold IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Date 28%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 20%

Men42

Unisex54

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#671

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews168

Category winnerLothairHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora Bold Intention is an aromatic woody fragrance built on a sharp burst of fresh spices and creamy woods. The first spray punches through with zesty bergamot, green rosemary, and a prickly kick of ginger. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as roasted pecan and coconut water intro…

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Lothair opens bright and aromatic, with juniper, cardamom and citrus giving it a crisp lift before the scent turns creamier with fig, black tea and soft lavender. As it dries down, the woods, vanilla and mossy musk make it feel polished, slightly old-world and quietly distinctive. It usually suits someone who likes re…

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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, Bold Intention or Lothair?

Bold Intention takes 4 of 7 categories. Bold Intention is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes; Lothair is rated 4.12/5 from 1,184 votes. Choose Bold Intention for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lothair for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bold Intention or Lothair?

Lothair lasts longest (Lothair 71/100, Bold Intention 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bold Intention or Lothair?

Lothair projects furthest (Lothair 57/100, Bold Intention 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bold Intention and Lothair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Juniper and Lavender.

Is Bold Intention or Lothair better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bold Intention is the stronger pick. For winter, Bold Intention is the stronger pick. Bold Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bold Intention and Lothair?

Bold Intention has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Rosemary and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Pecan and Coconut Water, a base of Tonka Bean, Fig Tree, Amber and Sandalwood. Lothair has top notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Tree, Black Tea and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Cedar and Ambergris.