Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Homem Elo

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 639 ratings analysed

5 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #25,560 AromaticWoody

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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 sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Close Intention5/7

Homem Elo1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close IntentionEudora

Homem EloNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%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

37%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

547 votes

Category winnerClose IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageClose Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value69

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match56%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

LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lavender, Cedar and Praline. 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

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClose IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,560

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem EloHigher 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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Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…

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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 Homem Elo?

Close Intention takes 5 of 7 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Homem Elo?

They last about the same: Close Intention 69/100, Homem Elo 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Homem Elo?

Projection is very close: Close Intention 56/100, Homem Elo 54/100 for sillage.

Do Close Intention and Homem Elo smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Cedar and Praline.

Is Close Intention or Homem Elo 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 Homem Elo?

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. Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.