Guerlain Homme Intense vs Versencia Oro
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Guerlain Homme Intense takes 6 of 7 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.
Versencia OroChoose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Guerlain Homme Intense6/7
Versencia Oro1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Community sentiment
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Longevity
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- Value for money
- Versencia Oro
- Versatility
- Guerlain Homme Intense
- 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 IntenseGuerlainVersencia OroMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 1,727 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
3.95/ 5 · 164 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
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
44%Love
34%Like
17%Ok
1%Dislike
4%Hate
154 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 winnerVersencia OroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
rum60%
earthy50%
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
green84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, green 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
MintGreen AppleLemon
Heart
Tonka BeanAmbroxanGeranium
Base
Madagascar VanillaVirginia CedarAtlas CedarVetiverOakmoss
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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
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#6,347
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
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 →Versencia Oro is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a vibrant mint and green apple opening. It balances fresh, crisp notes with a grounding base of Madagascar vanilla and cedar. Perfect for casual wear in spring or cool autumn days, this scent offers an accessible, energetic profile that suits younger men…
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 Versencia Oro?
Guerlain Homme Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Guerlain Homme Intense is rated 4.41/5 from 1,727 votes; Versencia Oro is rated 3.95/5 from 164 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 Versencia Oro for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme Intense or Versencia Oro?
Guerlain Homme Intense lasts longest (Guerlain Homme Intense 70/100, Versencia Oro 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Guerlain Homme Intense or Versencia Oro?
Guerlain Homme Intense projects furthest (Guerlain Homme Intense 57/100, Versencia Oro 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Guerlain Homme Intense and Versencia Oro smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Geranium, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.
Is Guerlain Homme Intense or Versencia Oro better for summer or winter?
For summer, Guerlain Homme Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Versencia Oro is the stronger pick. Guerlain Homme Intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Guerlain Homme Intense and Versencia Oro?
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. Versencia Oro has top notes of Mint, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Geranium, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Virginia Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Vetiver.
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