Fragrance comparison

Cologne Intense vs Eau De Parfum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

Cologne Intense

Houbigant

3.75257 votes

Rank #27,500 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Eau De Parfum

Alguien

4.1240 votes

Rank #27,223 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau De Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cologne Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau De Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cologne Intense1/7

Eau De Parfum6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne IntenseHoubigant

Eau De ParfumAlguien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerEau De ParfumRating 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

65%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerEau De ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEau De Parfum

SillageEau De Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value47

Category winnerEau De ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

green61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Brazilian OrangeTobaccoLemonCalabrian bergamot

Heart

ClovesCorianderMintLavenderClary SageCardamomNeroliYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverSandalwoodIncenseAmberTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Neroli and Lavender. 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

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter80

Day88

Night100

Category winnerCologne IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,500

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau De ParfumHigher 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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Eau De Parfum by Alguien is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Eau De Parfum was launched in 2020. Top notes are Brazilian Orange, Tobacco, Lemon and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Cloves, Coriander, Mint, Lavender, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, H…

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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 Eau De Parfum?

Eau De Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Cologne Intense is rated 3.75/5 from 257 votes; Eau De Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes. Choose Cologne Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau De Parfum for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne Intense or Eau De Parfum?

Eau De Parfum lasts longest (Eau De Parfum 70/100, Cologne Intense 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne Intense or Eau De Parfum?

Eau De Parfum projects furthest (Eau De Parfum 69/100, Cologne Intense 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne Intense and Eau De Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Neroli and Lavender.

Is Cologne Intense or Eau De Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cologne Intense and Eau De Parfum?

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. Eau De Parfum has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Tobacco, Lemon and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Coriander, Mint and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.