Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Arbo Puro

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 347 ratings analysed

5 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Arbo Puro

O Boticário

3.71255 votes

Rank #17,326 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 5 of 7 categories.

Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arbo Puro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Close Intention5/7

Arbo Puro2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close IntentionEudora

Arbo PuroO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

3.71/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerClose IntentionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

22%Love

44%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerClose IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityClose Intention

SillageClose Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value62

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomMintLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk

Top

MelonBlack PepperBergamotRangpurGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

BambooGreen TeaMintLavenderGeraniumLily of the ValleyViolet

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliCashmeranAmberCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Geranium. Durations are only published for Close Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring89

Summer100

Fall30

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArbo PuroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men67

Unisex32

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,326

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerArbo PuroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Arbo Puro by O Boticário is an airy, aromatic cologne built around crisp melon, zesty bergamot, and soothing green tea. Created in 2024 by perfumer Leslie Gauthier, this fragrance kicks off with an energizing splash of sweet melon, tart grapefruit, and cracked black pepper before settling into a tranquil heart of leaf…

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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, Close Intention or Arbo Puro?

Close Intention takes 5 of 7 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Arbo Puro is rated 3.71/5 from 255 votes. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arbo Puro for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Arbo Puro?

Close Intention lasts longest (Close Intention 69/100, Arbo Puro 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Arbo Puro?

Close Intention projects furthest (Close Intention 56/100, Arbo Puro 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Intention and Arbo Puro smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Geranium.

Is Close Intention or Arbo Puro better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Close Intention and Arbo Puro?

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. Arbo Puro has top notes of Melon, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Rangpur, heart notes of Bamboo, Green Tea, Mint and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Cashmeran.