Guerlain Homme Intense vs Norell II
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 1 of 1 categories.
Guerlain Homme IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Norell IIChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Guerlain Homme Intense1/1
Norell II0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Guerlain Homme Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Guerlain Homme IntenseGuerlainNorell IINorellWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 1,727 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
earthy50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
green77%
earthy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, green and woody
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
Top
AldehydesGalbanumBergamotMintCoriander
Heart
MarigoldBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineSpicesFloral NotesTuberose
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherMuskAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesMint, Geranium, Floral Notes and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall71
Winter32
Day100
Night93
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#49,679
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGuerlain Homme IntenseHigher 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 →Norell II opens with a sharp flash of green galbanum, crisp bergamot, and soapy aldehydes. As the initial fizz clears, marigold and Bulgarian rose emerge alongside a mossy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle civet. Built for cool autumn evenings and crisp winter air, it fits formal dinners or quiet nights when you wa…
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
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Which is better, Guerlain Homme Intense or Norell II?
Guerlain Homme Intense takes 1 of 1 categories. Guerlain Homme Intense is rated 4.41/5 from 1,727 votes; Norell II is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme Intense for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Norell II for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Do Guerlain Homme Intense and Norell II smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Geranium, Floral Notes and Vetiver.
Is Guerlain Homme Intense or Norell II better for summer or winter?
Guerlain Homme Intense suits day or night wear; Norell II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Guerlain Homme Intense and Norell II?
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. Norell II has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Marigold, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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