Fragrance comparison

First Love vs Intensa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

First Love

Shirley May

3.4715 votes

Rank #64,413 FruitySweet

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Intensa

Natura

3.2030 votes

Rank #64,594 FruityMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Love takes 3 of 5 categories.

First Love
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Intensa
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

First Love3/5

Intensa2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First LoveShirley May

IntensaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 15%Had 30%Want 56%

3.20/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 24%Had 58%Want 18%

Category winnerFirst LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

17%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

37%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityIntensa

SillageIntensa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value81

Category winnerFirst LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

floral65%

woody48%

green30%

fruity100%

musky86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

sweet44%

powdery30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantAppleWild StrawberryCitruses

Heart

RaspberrySweet PeaJasmineRoseFreesia

Base

MuskAmberSandalwood

Top

AppleCitruses

Heart

Floral Fruity Notes

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesApple, Citruses and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Spring88

Summer100

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Love by Shirley May opens with a bright burst of black currant and tart apple, softened almost immediately by a sweet wild strawberry note. As it settles on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a light, airy floral bouquet dominated by sweet pea and freesia, while jasmine adds a clean, soapy depth. It feels …

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Intensa by Natura presents a bright, fruity opening defined by crisp apple and zesty citrus notes. As it warms on the skin, a soft floral heart emerges, eventually settling into a clean, simple musk base. It remains a light, daytime-friendly choice for casual settings during warmer months when you need something uncom…

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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, First Love or Intensa?

First Love takes 3 of 5 categories. First Love is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; Intensa is rated 3.20/5 from 30 votes. Choose First Love for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Intensa for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Love or Intensa?

Intensa lasts longest (Intensa 48/100, First Love 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Love or Intensa?

Intensa projects furthest (Intensa 43/100, First Love 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Love and Intensa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Citruses and Musk.

Is First Love or Intensa better for summer or winter?

First Love suits daytime wear; Intensa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Love and Intensa?

First Love has top notes of Black Currant, Apple, Wild Strawberry and Citruses, heart notes of Raspberry, Sweet Pea, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Intensa has top notes of Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Fruity Notes, a base of Musk.