Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Wish

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

4 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Wish

Rosa Chá

3.502 votes

Rank #60,676 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 4 of 4 categories.

Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wish
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Close Intention4/4

Wish0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close IntentionEudora

WishRosa Chá

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityClose Intention

SillageClose Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

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%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm 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

BergamotRoseCardamom

Heart

GeraniumTeaPraline

Base

CacaoAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Praline and Sandalwood. 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Wish by Rosa Chá opens with sharp bergamot and green cardamom before turning toward a warm heart of tea and praline. The spicy top notes quickly give way to soft red rose and earthy geranium, preventing the composition from leaning too sugary. As the scent settles, dusty cacao and amber create a dry, cozy finish suppo…

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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 Wish?

Close Intention takes 4 of 4 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Wish is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wish for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Wish?

Close Intention lasts longest (Close Intention 69/100, Wish 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Wish?

Close Intention projects furthest (Close Intention 56/100, Wish 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Intention and Wish smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Praline and Sandalwood.

Is Close Intention or Wish better for summer or winter?

Close Intention suits evening wear; Wish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Close Intention and Wish?

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. Wish has top notes of Bergamot, Rose and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Tea and Praline, a base of Cacao, Amber and Sandalwood.