Fragrance comparison

Dazzle Intense vs Quintessence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dazzle Intense

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.73137 votes

Rank #7,994 SweetWhite Floral

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59%scent match

Closely related

Quintessence

Avant

3.5223 votes

Rank #23,218 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dazzle Intense takes 5 of 5 categories.

Dazzle Intense
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Quintessence
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dazzle Intense5/5

Quintessence0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dazzle IntenseAl Haramain Perfumes

QuintessenceAvant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 83%Had 10%Want 7%

Category winnerDazzle IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

29%Love

14%Like

29%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDazzle Intense

SillageDazzle Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDazzle IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

iris92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both sweet, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiTangerineOrange Blossom

Heart

PlumJasmineOrris

Base

PralineVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

elemiMandarinOrange Blossom

Heart

OrrisJasminePlum

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskVanillaPraline

InformationalShared noteselemi, Orange Blossom, Plum and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex29

Women60

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#23,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerDazzle IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dazzle Intense is a bold, sweet plum gourmand with a bright citrus and orange blossom lift at the start. On many skins it settles into a rich praline and vanilla base, with a peppery elemi edge that can read more unisex than the notes suggest. It suits cooler weather and confident spraying. If you enjoy a La Vie Est B…

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Quintessence by Avant is a soft, sweet powdery floral amber with a bright citrus-fruit opening and a clean musky base. The first impression can feel cheerful, with mandarin, orange blossom and a pear-like fruitiness noted by the wearer review. It settles quickly into a gentle fruitchouli style, with orris, plum, patch…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dazzle Intense or Quintessence?

Dazzle Intense takes 5 of 5 categories. Dazzle Intense is rated 3.73/5 from 137 votes; Quintessence is rated 3.52/5 from 23 votes. Choose Dazzle Intense for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Quintessence for a powdery and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dazzle Intense or Quintessence?

Dazzle Intense lasts longest (Dazzle Intense 76/100, Quintessence 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dazzle Intense or Quintessence?

Dazzle Intense projects furthest (Dazzle Intense 72/100, Quintessence 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dazzle Intense and Quintessence smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include elemi, Orange Blossom, Plum and Jasmine.

Is Dazzle Intense or Quintessence better for summer or winter?

Quintessence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dazzle Intense and Quintessence?

Dazzle Intense has top notes of elemi, Tangerine and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Plum, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Quintessence has top notes of elemi, Mandarin and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla and Praline.