Guerlain Homme Intense vs Guerlain Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Guerlain Homme Intense takes 6 of 8 categories.
Guerlain Homme IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Guerlain HommeChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Guerlain Homme Intense6/8
Guerlain Homme2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Community sentiment
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Longevity
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Value for money
- Guerlain Homme
- Versatility
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- Guerlain Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Guerlain Homme IntenseGuerlainGuerlain HommeGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 1,727 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
4.25/ 5 · 2,460 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
Category winnerGuerlain Homme IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
35%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
1,727 votes
45%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
2,460 votes
Category winnerGuerlain Homme IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGuerlain Homme Intense
SillageGuerlain Homme Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGuerlain HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
earthy50%
citrus100%
green83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
woody30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
MintMojitoRhuburb
Heart2 to 3 hours
RumGeraniumFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
VetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli
Notes
MojitoLimeMintVetiverBergamotRumCedarGeranium
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerGuerlain Homme IntenseLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall71
Winter32
Day100
Night93
Spring91
Summer100
Fall34
Winter15
Day100
Night32
Category winnerGuerlain Homme IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,134
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews200
Overall rank#965
PerfumerSylvaine Delacourte, Thierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerGuerlain HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain Homme Intense by Guerlain puts a darker spin on the refreshing cocktail profile of the original release. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh mint, tart rhubarb, and an effervescent mojito accord. This brisk green start quickly smooths into a richer heart where warm rum pairs with crisp geranium and su…
Reviews →Guerlain Homme brings the crisp, refreshing character of a chilled mojito into a classic woody aromatic cologne. Built by perfumers Thierry Wasser and Sylvaine Delacourte, the scent centers on sharp lime, crushed garden mint, and a splash of sweet rum. As the effervescent citrus settles, green geranium adds a crisp fl…
Reviews →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, Guerlain Homme Intense or Guerlain Homme?
Guerlain Homme Intense takes 6 of 8 categories. Guerlain Homme Intense is rated 4.41/5 from 1,727 votes; Guerlain Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 2,460 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme Intense for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Guerlain Homme for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme Intense or Guerlain Homme?
Guerlain Homme Intense lasts longest (Guerlain Homme Intense 70/100, Guerlain Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Guerlain Homme Intense or Guerlain Homme?
Guerlain Homme Intense projects furthest (Guerlain Homme Intense 57/100, Guerlain Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Guerlain Homme Intense and Guerlain Homme smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Mojito, Rum and Geranium.
Is Guerlain Homme Intense or Guerlain Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Guerlain Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Guerlain Homme Intense is the stronger pick. Guerlain Homme Intense suits day or night wear; Guerlain Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Guerlain Homme Intense and Guerlain Homme?
Guerlain Homme Intense has top notes of Mint, Mojito and Rhuburb, heart notes of Rum, Geranium and Floral Notes, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. Guerlain Homme features Mojito, Lime, Mint, Vetiver and Bergamot.
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