Close Intention vs Nitro Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nitro Elixir takes 6 of 8 categories.
Close IntentionChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nitro ElixirChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Close Intention2/8
Nitro Elixir6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Nitro Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Nitro Elixir
- Longevity
- Nitro Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Nitro Elixir
- Value for money
- Close Intention
- Versatility
- Nitro Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Close Intention
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nitro Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Close IntentionEudoraNitro ElixirDumontWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%
4.62/ 5 · 217 votes
Have 26%Had 1%Want 72%
Category winnerNitro ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
92 votes
75%Love
17%Like
6%Ok
1%Dislike
2%Hate
217 votes
Category winnerNitro ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNitro Elixir
SillageNitro Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerClose IntentionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
amber100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Black PepperCardamomMintLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli
Base6-8 hrs
PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
CardamomOrangeAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Orange BlossomPralineMintGeranium
Base5 to 8 hours
TonkaAmbergrisAmberMoss
Category winnerClose IntentionLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer4
Fall75
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Spring98
Summer89
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night98
Category winnerNitro ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,215
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#847
PerfumerQuetin Roussel
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerNitro ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotClose 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 →Nitro Elixir by Dumont delivers an energetic burst of crisp apple, bergamot, orange, and warm cardamom right from the initial spray. This bright start quickly gives way to a clean heart of orange blossom, mint, geranium, and sweet praline, creating a balanced wash that feels like freshly washed linen warmed by the sun…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Close Intention or Nitro Elixir?
Nitro Elixir takes 6 of 8 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Nitro Elixir is rated 4.62/5 from 217 votes. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nitro Elixir for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Nitro Elixir?
Nitro Elixir lasts longest (Nitro Elixir 75/100, Close Intention 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Close Intention or Nitro Elixir?
Nitro Elixir projects furthest (Nitro Elixir 69/100, Close Intention 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Close Intention and Nitro Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint, Geranium and Apple.
Is Close Intention or Nitro Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nitro Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Close Intention is the stronger pick. Close Intention suits evening wear; Nitro Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Close Intention and Nitro 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. Nitro Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Praline, Mint and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Ambergris, Amber and Moss.
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