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Cityscape for Her vs Illuminare Intensa

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

Updated 336 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illuminare Intensa takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Cityscape for Her

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Illuminare Intensa

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Cityscape for Her2/7
Illuminare Intensa5/7
Ratings & consensus
Illuminare Intensa
Community sentiment
Illuminare Intensa
Longevity
Cityscape for Her
Sillage & projection
Cityscape for Her
Value for money
Illuminare Intensa
Versatility
Illuminare Intensa
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Illuminare Intensa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cityscape for HerMary Kay
Illuminare IntensaVince Camuto
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%
3.87/ 5 · 204 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerIlluminare IntensaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
55%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

132 votes

27%Love
44%Like
20%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

204 votes

Category winnerIlluminare IntensaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCityscape for Her

SillageCityscape for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value59
Category winnerIlluminare IntensaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
soft spicy69%
fresh61%
floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperRed CurrantApricotBergamotViolet Leaf
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyOrchidOrange BlossomIris
Base5-7 hrs
PlumAngelicaSandalwoodMadagascar VanillaAmber
Top
PlumBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Plum BlossomOrchidRoseIris
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Orchid and Iris. Durations are only published for Cityscape for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer64
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIlluminare IntensaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex8
Women88
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerIlluminare IntensaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mary Kay Cityscape for Her delivers an upbeat, polite fruity floral scent designed for daytime ease. The first spray brings a sharp burst of bergamot, tart red currant, and juicy apricot. That citrus zing softens within minutes. Lush pink peony and powdery iris soon step forward, wrapping the fruit in clean, ladylike …

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Vince Camuto offers a sweet floral experience with Illuminare Intensa, a flanker that trades the airy qualities of the original for dark plum. It wraps bergamot and pink pepper around a velvety orchid core. The base grounds the mixture in a soft vanilla and sandalwood warmth, making it a cozy option for casual evening…

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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, Cityscape for Her or Illuminare Intensa?

Illuminare Intensa takes 5 of 7 categories. Cityscape for Her is rated 3.71/5 from 132 votes; Illuminare Intensa is rated 3.87/5 from 204 votes. Choose Cityscape for Her for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Illuminare Intensa for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cityscape for Her or Illuminare Intensa?

Cityscape for Her lasts longest (Cityscape for Her 57/100, Illuminare Intensa 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cityscape for Her or Illuminare Intensa?

Cityscape for Her projects furthest (Cityscape for Her 52/100, Illuminare Intensa 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cityscape for Her and Illuminare Intensa smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Orchid and Iris.

Is Cityscape for Her or Illuminare Intensa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Illuminare Intensa is the stronger pick. For winter, Cityscape for Her is the stronger pick. Cityscape for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cityscape for Her and Illuminare Intensa?

Cityscape for Her has top notes of Pink Pepper, Red Currant, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Orchid, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Plum, Angelica, Sandalwood and Madagascar Vanilla. Illuminare Intensa has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum Blossom, Orchid, Rose and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

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