Fragrance comparison

Emir Acadia Intenso vs Higher Energy

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,466 ratings analysed

Emir Acadia Intenso

PARIS CORNER

4.405 votes

Rank #41,661 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Higher Energy

Dior · 2003

4.041,461 votes

Rank #3,645 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher Energy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Emir Acadia Intenso
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Higher Energy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Emir Acadia Intenso1/4

Higher Energy3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Higher Energy
Sillage & projection: Higher Energy
Value for money: Emir Acadia Intenso
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Higher Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emir Acadia IntensoPARIS CORNER

Higher EnergyDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

4.04/ 5 · 1,461 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,461 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHigher Energy

SillageHigher Energy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value42

Category winnerEmir Acadia IntensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperGrapefruitCorianderAldehydesBergamotLemonMint

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

JasmineNutmegGingerMelon

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanumIncenseCedarAmber

Top

Juniper BerriesPineappleGrapefruitMelonMint

Heart

PepperNutmegIncense

Base

CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Nutmeg and Melon. Durations are only published for Emir Acadia Intenso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,645

PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched2003

Reviews89

Category winnerHigher EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emir Acadia Intenso opens with a crisp burst of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper, coriander, and aldehydes. A touch of mint keeps the start energetic before the composition settles into a spiced heart of ginger, nutmeg, melon, and soft jasmine. The base introduces a dry, smoky foundation built…

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Higher Energy by Dior opens with an invigorating splash of chilled ruby grapefruit, sweet honeydew melon, and crushed juniper berries that instantly cuts through warm morning air. Within minutes, crisp garden mint and a subtle touch of tangy pineapple join the mix, giving the scent a bright, uplifting freshness like a…

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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, Emir Acadia Intenso or Higher Energy?

Higher Energy takes 3 of 4 categories. Emir Acadia Intenso is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Higher Energy is rated 4.04/5 from 1,461 votes. Choose Emir Acadia Intenso for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Higher Energy for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Emir Acadia Intenso or Higher Energy?

Higher Energy lasts longest (Higher Energy 61/100, Emir Acadia Intenso 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emir Acadia Intenso or Higher Energy?

Higher Energy projects furthest (Higher Energy 54/100, Emir Acadia Intenso 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emir Acadia Intenso and Higher Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Nutmeg and Melon.

Is Emir Acadia Intenso or Higher Energy better for summer or winter?

Emir Acadia Intenso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emir Acadia Intenso and Higher Energy?

Emir Acadia Intenso has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Coriander and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Ginger and Melon, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amberwood and Labdanum. Higher Energy has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Melon, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.