Fragrance comparison

Cologne Intense vs Aweigh

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cologne Intense

Houbigant

3.75257 votes

Rank #27,500 CitrusAromatic

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Aweigh

Navitus Parfums

3.5450 votes

Rank #17,191 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cologne Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aweigh
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cologne Intense4/7

Aweigh3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne IntenseHoubigant

AweighNavitus Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerCologne IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

257 votes

24%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

16%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerAweighMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAweigh

SillageCologne Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCologne IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Petitgrain ParaguaySicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonIndian JasminePink PepperLavender

Base6-8 hrs

MateIncense

Top

LimeCoconutYuzuPink PepperGrapefruitCalabrian bergamot

Heart

LavenderClary SageGingerGeraniumSandalwoodNutmeg

Base

Java vetiver oilTonka BeanMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Incense. Durations are only published for Cologne Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall95

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Spring86

Summer100

Fall72

Winter14

Day100

Night–

Category winnerCologne IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 7%

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,500

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,191

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAweighHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Cologne Intense reinvents the traditional morning splash by giving classic citrus real staying power. The opening hits with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, green petitgrain, and sunlit Calabrian bergamot. It wakes you up immediately. A few minutes in, the initial citrus bite softens into herbal lavender and…

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Aweigh by Navitus Parfums pairs sharp tartness with an aromatic herbal core. Crisp lime and yuzu hit first, backed by a soft wave of coconut. As the bright citrus settles, lavender, clary sage, and spicy ginger take over, supported by dry Java vetiver and tonka bean. It feels crisp and energetic for warm summer aftern…

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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, Cologne Intense or Aweigh?

Cologne Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Cologne Intense is rated 3.75/5 from 257 votes; Aweigh is rated 3.54/5 from 50 votes. Choose Cologne Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aweigh for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne Intense or Aweigh?

Aweigh lasts longest (Aweigh 68/100, Cologne Intense 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne Intense or Aweigh?

Projection is very close: Cologne Intense 56/100, Aweigh 54/100 for sillage.

Do Cologne Intense and Aweigh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Incense.

Is Cologne Intense or Aweigh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aweigh is the stronger pick. For winter, Cologne Intense is the stronger pick. Cologne Intense suits daytime wear; Aweigh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne Intense and Aweigh?

Cologne Intense has top notes of Petitgrain Paraguay, Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Tarragon, Indian Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Mate and Incense. Aweigh has top notes of Lime, Coconut, Yuzu and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Java vetiver oil, Tonka Bean, Musk and Incense.