Fragrance comparison

Cologne Intense vs Origine Un

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 400 ratings analysed

Cologne Intense

Houbigant

3.75257 votes

Rank #27,500 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Origine Un

In The Box

3.90143 votes

Rank #9,174 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Origine Un takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cologne Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Origine Un
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cologne Intense1/7

Origine Un6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne IntenseHoubigant

Origine UnIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerOrigine UnRating 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

40%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerOrigine UnMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOrigine Un

SillageOrigine Un

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value64

Category winnerOrigine UnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

green61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

cinnamon77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

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

Pink PepperGingerLavenderSicilian LemonPear

Heart

CinnamonCashmere WoodLeatherCedarPatchouli

Base

IncenseTobaccoTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, 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

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCologne IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,500

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOrigine UnHigher 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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Origine Un by In The Box is a bold, spicy, and woody scent that commands attention. It opens with a fiery blend of pink pepper and ginger, settling into a dense, resinous heart of cinnamon, leather, and incense. Designed for cold weather, it is a statement fragrance for those who enjoy opulent and rustic profiles that…

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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 Origine Un?

Origine Un takes 6 of 7 categories. Cologne Intense is rated 3.75/5 from 257 votes; Origine Un is rated 3.90/5 from 143 votes. Choose Cologne Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Origine Un for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cologne Intense or Origine Un?

Origine Un lasts longest (Origine Un 80/100, Cologne Intense 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne Intense or Origine Un?

Origine Un projects furthest (Origine Un 70/100, Cologne Intense 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne Intense and Origine Un smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Incense.

Is Cologne Intense or Origine Un better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cologne Intense and Origine Un?

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. Origine Un has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Lavender and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cashmere Wood, Leather and Cedar, a base of Incense, Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Amber.