Fragrance comparison

Fabulo Intense vs Fusion Intense

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,378 ratings analysed

Fabulo Intense

Maison Alhambra

4.041,080 votes

Rank #870 WoodyLeather

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92%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Fusion Intense

Maison Alhambra

4.09298 votes

Rank #2,637 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fusion Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fabulo Intense
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Fusion Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Fabulo Intense3/7

Fusion Intense4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fabulo IntenseMaison Alhambra

Fusion IntenseMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,080 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 298 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerFusion IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

994 votes

49%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerFusion IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFusion Intense

SillageFusion Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value87

Category winnerFabulo IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

almond84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

almond77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match92%Very similar · both woody, leather and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderClary Sage

Heart

Bitter AlmondVanillaOrris Root

Base

LeatherWhite WoodsTonka BeanCashmeranAmber

Top

Clary SageLavender

Heart

Bitter AlmondLeatherIrisVanilla

Base

White WoodsTonka BeanCashmeranAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Clary Sage, Bitter Almond and Vanilla. 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–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFabulo IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex22

Women3

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#870

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Overall rank#2,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerFabulo IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fabulo Intense by Maison Alhambra delivers a bold, aromatic profile featuring lavender and clary sage, settling into a heart of bitter almond and vanilla. It is a striking, leather-heavy scent that shifts into a powdery dry-down. Best suited for those seeking a confident, statement-making fragrance for cooler weather …

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Fusion Intense by Maison Alhambra is a bold leather fragrance designed for those who appreciate a rich, aromatic profile. It features a striking blend of clary sage and lavender, balanced by the warmth of bitter almond, iris, and a sophisticated leather base. This unisex creation is perfect for cold weather wear, offe…

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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, Fabulo Intense or Fusion Intense?

Fusion Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Fabulo Intense is rated 4.04/5 from 1,080 votes; Fusion Intense is rated 4.09/5 from 298 votes. Choose Fabulo Intense for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Fusion Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fabulo Intense or Fusion Intense?

They last about the same: Fusion Intense 73/100, Fabulo Intense 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fabulo Intense or Fusion Intense?

Fusion Intense projects furthest (Fusion Intense 64/100, Fabulo Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fabulo Intense and Fusion Intense smell similar?

Very similar: a 92% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and almond accords. Common notes include Lavender, Clary Sage, Bitter Almond and Vanilla.

Is Fabulo Intense or Fusion Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fabulo Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Fabulo Intense is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulo Intense and Fusion Intense?

Fabulo Intense has top notes of Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Vanilla and Orris Root, a base of Leather, White Woods, Tonka Bean and Cashmeran. Fusion Intense has top notes of Clary Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Leather, Iris and Vanilla, a base of White Woods, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran and Amber.