Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Persuasive Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Persuasive Intense

Amado

4.176 votes

Rank #54,593 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C.H.E.S.S takes 4 of 4 categories.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Persuasive Intense
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

C.H.E.S.S4/4

Persuasive Intense0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C.H.E.S.S
Sillage & projection: C.H.E.S.S
Value for money: C.H.E.S.S
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: C.H.E.S.S

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C.H.E.S.SLegend's Avenue

Persuasive IntenseAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value44

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincensePatchouliJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBlack PepperVanillaAmberAlmond

Top

Violet LeavesGrapefruitAlmondYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliOrrisJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli. Durations are only published for C.H.E.S.S, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,593

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C.H.E.S.S by Legend's Avenue brings an energetic citrus start that quickly melts into a dense, cozy amber base. The first spray releases a bright hit of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by an aromatic streak of herbal tarragon. It feels zesty and brisk on skin for twenty minutes before the deeper resins take ov…

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Persuasive Intense is a bright citrus and white floral scent wrapped in soft woods and vanilla. It opens green and zesty (violet leaf, grapefruit, mandarin), then turns smoother with almond and a powdery orris-neroli heart. The dry-down leans creamy and warm (sandalwood, tonka, amber, musk), with a tidy patchouli and…

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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, C.H.E.S.S or Persuasive Intense?

C.H.E.S.S takes 4 of 4 categories. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Persuasive Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Persuasive Intense for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C.H.E.S.S or Persuasive Intense?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, Persuasive Intense 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or Persuasive Intense?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Persuasive Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and Persuasive Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is C.H.E.S.S or Persuasive Intense better for summer or winter?

C.H.E.S.S suits evening wear; Persuasive Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C.H.E.S.S and Persuasive Intense?

C.H.E.S.S has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Amber. Persuasive Intense has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Almond and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Neroli, Orris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.