Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Energetically New York Elixir

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 256 ratings analysed

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #28,601 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Energetically New York Elixir

Zara

4.37164 votes

Rank #2,648 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Energetically New York Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Close Intention2/7

Energetically New York Elixir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close IntentionEudora

Energetically New York ElixirZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

4.37/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirRating 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

55%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEnergetically New York Elixir

SillageEnergetically New York Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value80

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

powdery72%

leather58%

aromatic44%

musky30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

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

Cardamom

Heart

Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodSuede

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood and Suede. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClose IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,648

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirHigher 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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Energetically New York Elixir opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom that immediately cuts through crisp fall air. Within twenty minutes, the spice mellows into a creamy sandalwood heart tempered by indolic jasmine. Soft suede settles into the dry-down, giving the woody baseline a supple, powdery texture. Designed…

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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 Energetically New York Elixir?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Energetically New York Elixir is rated 4.37/5 from 164 votes. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Energetically New York Elixir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Energetically New York Elixir?

Energetically New York Elixir lasts longest (Energetically New York Elixir 77/100, Close Intention 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Energetically New York Elixir?

Energetically New York Elixir projects furthest (Energetically New York Elixir 65/100, Close Intention 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Intention and Energetically New York Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood and Suede.

Is Close Intention or Energetically New York Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Close Intention 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 Energetically New York Elixir?

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. Energetically New York Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Suede.