Fragrance comparison

CH L'Eau 2017 vs Intenso

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 512 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH L'Eau 2017

Carolina Herrera

3.81485 votes

Rank #15,673 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Intenso

Junaid Jamshed

3.9327 votes

Rank #17,395 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH L'Eau 2017 takes 4 of 7 categories.

CH L'Eau 2017
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Intenso
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

CH L'Eau 20174/7

Intenso3/7

Ratings & consensus: CH L'Eau 2017
Community sentiment: Intenso
Longevity: CH L'Eau 2017
Sillage & projection: CH L'Eau 2017
Value for money: Intenso
Versatility: Intenso
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH L'Eau 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH L'Eau 2017Carolina Herrera

IntensoJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 485 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 57%Had 11%Want 32%

Category winnerCH L'Eau 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

485 votes

33%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerIntensoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCH L'Eau 2017

SillageCH L'Eau 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIntensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonBlood OrangeTunisian NeroliRed PepperGuatemalan Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaGingerMateOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7 hrs

Atlas CedarHaitian VetiverMuskPatchouliCashmere Wood

Top

PineappleGuatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart

LavenderPatchouliOrange Blossom

Base

AmberSandalwoodHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGuatemalan Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for CH L'Eau 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Spring67

Summer75

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Category winnerIntensoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex39

Women56

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,673

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#17,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCH L'Eau 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CH L'Eau 2017 by Carolina Herrera kicks off with a sharp, wake-up call of zesty lemon and sweet blood orange. The citrus crackles immediately. For the first two minutes, a quick flash of alcohol clears out before golden neroli petals and crushed Guatemalan cardamom rush to the front. As the initial sharpness calms, a …

Reviews →

Intenso by Junaid Jamshed presents an aromatic fruity profile anchored by pineapple, bergamot, and cardamom. This masculine fragrance shifts through lavender and orange blossom into a warm, woody base of amber and Haitian vetiver. It is a suitable companion for cooler autumn days or spring mornings, offering a clean, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CH L'Eau 2017 or Intenso?

CH L'Eau 2017 takes 4 of 7 categories. CH L'Eau 2017 is rated 3.81/5 from 485 votes; Intenso is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes. Choose CH L'Eau 2017 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Intenso for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CH L'Eau 2017 or Intenso?

They last about the same: CH L'Eau 2017 63/100, Intenso 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, CH L'Eau 2017 or Intenso?

CH L'Eau 2017 projects furthest (CH L'Eau 2017 56/100, Intenso 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH L'Eau 2017 and Intenso smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Guatemalan Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is CH L'Eau 2017 or Intenso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Intenso is the stronger pick. For winter, Intenso is the stronger pick. CH L'Eau 2017 suits daytime wear; Intenso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH L'Eau 2017 and Intenso?

CH L'Eau 2017 has top notes of Lemon, Blood Orange, Tunisian Neroli and Red Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Ginger, Mate and Orange Blossom, a base of Atlas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. Intenso has top notes of Pineapple, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver.