Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Kaiak O2

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

6 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Kaiak O2

Natura · 2023

4.01241 votes

Rank #28,282 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 6 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.
Kaiak O2
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Close Intention6/7

Kaiak O21/7

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kaiak O2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close IntentionEudora

Kaiak O2Natura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

4.01/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 78%Had 22%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

30%Love

36%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerClose IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

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%

fresh spicy92%

aquatic84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

green46%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy 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

LemonWatery NotesGrapefruitLavenderMintJuniperCardamomApple

Heart

PineGeraniumCedarViolet

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mint, Lemon 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClose IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,282

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak O2Higher 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…

Reviews →

Natura Kaiak O2 is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2023. It features a refreshing blend of lemon, mint, and watery notes that provide a cooling sensation, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days. The composition balances crisp spicy pepper with an earthy priprioca base, creating a cl…

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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 Kaiak O2?

Close Intention takes 6 of 7 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Kaiak O2 is rated 4.01/5 from 241 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 Kaiak O2 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Kaiak O2?

Close Intention lasts longest (Close Intention 69/100, Kaiak O2 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Kaiak O2?

Close Intention projects furthest (Close Intention 56/100, Kaiak O2 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Intention and Kaiak O2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Close Intention or Kaiak O2 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 Kaiak O2?

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. Kaiak O2 has top notes of Lemon, Watery Notes, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Pine, Geranium, Cedar and Violet, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.