Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Eau de Varens N° 3

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

8 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #28,685 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Varens N° 3

Ulric de Varens

3.8137 votes

Rank #34,834 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 8 of 8 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.
Eau de Varens N° 3
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Close Intention8/8

Eau de Varens N° 30/8

Ratings & consensus: Close Intention
Community sentiment: Close Intention
Longevity: Close Intention
Sillage & projection: Close Intention
Value for money: Close Intention
Versatility: Close Intention
Note pyramid (duration): Close Intention
Fragranxe ranking: Close Intention

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close IntentionEudora

Eau de Varens N° 3Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 29%Want 33%

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

24%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerClose IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityClose Intention

SillageClose Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value72

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonVerbenaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

MintAppleLavenderPalisander RosewoodBlack Pepper

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Category winnerClose IntentionLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring65

Summer100

Fall15

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Category winnerClose IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men0

Unisex89

Women11

Casual 48%Work 37%Date 8%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerClose IntentionHigher 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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The first spray gives a sudden rush of cold energy. Tart green lime and acidic lemon dominate the air right away. Crushed lemon verbena follows closely, adding an herbal sharpness that cuts through muggy air. Within fifteen minutes, the sour edges soften. Crisp spearmint and clean lavender emerge to create an invigora…

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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 Eau de Varens N° 3?

Close Intention takes 8 of 8 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Eau de Varens N° 3 is rated 3.81/5 from 37 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 Eau de Varens N° 3 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Close Intention lasts longest (Close Intention 69/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Close Intention projects furthest (Close Intention 56/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Intention and Eau de Varens N° 3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mint, Lemon and Lavender.

Is Close Intention or Eau de Varens N° 3 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Varens N° 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Close Intention is the stronger pick. Close Intention suits evening wear; Eau de Varens N° 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Close Intention and Eau de Varens N° 3?

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. Eau de Varens N° 3 has top notes of Lemon, Verbena, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint, Apple, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.