Guerlain Homme Intense vs Sulky
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Guerlain Homme Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.
Guerlain Homme IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
SulkyChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Guerlain Homme Intense3/5
Sulky2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Sulky
- Value for money
- Sulky
- 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 IntenseGuerlainSulkyLuciano SopraniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 1,727 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
3.89/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%
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
32%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGuerlain Homme Intense
SillageSulky
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSulkyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
earthy50%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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
Top
PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon
Base
AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss
InformationalShared notesMint, Geranium, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. 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
Spring100
Summer57
Fall86
Winter57
Day100
Night83
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#53,076
PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…
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 Sulky?
Guerlain Homme Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Guerlain Homme Intense is rated 4.41/5 from 1,727 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme Intense for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme Intense or Sulky?
They last about the same: Guerlain Homme Intense 70/100, Sulky 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Guerlain Homme Intense or Sulky?
Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Guerlain Homme Intense 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Guerlain Homme Intense and Sulky smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Geranium, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.
Is Guerlain Homme Intense or Sulky better for summer or winter?
Guerlain Homme Intense suits day or night wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Guerlain Homme Intense and Sulky?
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. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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