Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Saint Petersburg

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

7 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Saint Petersburg

Soul of Russia

2.42158 votes

Rank #44,408 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 7 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.
Saint Petersburg
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Close Intention7/8

Saint Petersburg1/8

Ratings & consensus: Close Intention
Community sentiment: Close Intention
Longevity: Close Intention
Sillage & projection: Close Intention
Value for money: Close Intention
Versatility: Saint Petersburg
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

Saint PetersburgSoul of Russia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

2.42/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

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

23%Love

11%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

52%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerClose IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate36

Category winners

LongevityClose Intention

SillageClose Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value49

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

warm spicy53%

patchouli42%

Scent match59%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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryAppleBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Black PepperCardamomNutmegGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmoss

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

Spring100

Summer92

Fall75

Winter67

Day100

Night57

Category winnerSaint PetersburgMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men49

Unisex40

Women11

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Saint Petersburg by Soul of Russia delivers a sharp, clean burst of brisk northern air. The scent kicks off with crisp green apple, sour lemon, and aromatic rosemary, feeling like a splash of cold river water on a breezy morning. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a dry spice blend of black pepper and herba…

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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 Saint Petersburg?

Close Intention takes 7 of 8 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Saint Petersburg is rated 2.42/5 from 158 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 Saint Petersburg for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Saint Petersburg?

Close Intention lasts longest (Close Intention 69/100, Saint Petersburg 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Saint Petersburg?

Close Intention projects furthest (Close Intention 56/100, Saint Petersburg 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Intention and Saint Petersburg smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Close Intention or Saint Petersburg better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saint Petersburg is the stronger pick. For winter, Close Intention is the stronger pick. Close Intention suits evening wear; Saint Petersburg suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Close Intention and Saint Petersburg?

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. Saint Petersburg has top notes of Rosemary, Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Oakmoss.