Fragrance comparison

Guilty Pleasure vs The Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Guilty Pleasure

Antonio Maretti

3.6025 votes

Rank #59,112 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #27,022 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.

Guilty Pleasure
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Guilty Pleasure1/7

The Man Intense6/7

Ratings & consensus: The Man Intense
Community sentiment: The Man Intense
Longevity: The Man Intense
Sillage & projection: The Man Intense
Value for money: The Man Intense
Versatility: Guilty Pleasure
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guilty PleasureAntonio Maretti

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerThe Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

25 votes

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Intense

SillageThe Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value57

Category winnerThe Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

fruity74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JuniperCardamomBlack PepperElemi resin

Base

Mineral notesPatchouliVetiver

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall55

Winter55

Day100

Night25

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerGuilty PleasureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex65

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guilty Pleasure opens bright and tart, with blackcurrant, bergamot, mandarin, and grapefruit giving it a crisp fruity-citrus lift. As it settles, juniper, cardamom, and black pepper bring a cleaner aromatic spice, while vetiver, patchouli, and mineral notes keep the dry-down airy, woody, and slightly cool. It reads mo…

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The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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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, Guilty Pleasure or The Man Intense?

The Man Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Guilty Pleasure is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes; The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Guilty Pleasure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Guilty Pleasure or The Man Intense?

The Man Intense lasts longest (The Man Intense 70/100, Guilty Pleasure 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guilty Pleasure or The Man Intense?

The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, Guilty Pleasure 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guilty Pleasure and The Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Black Pepper.

Is Guilty Pleasure or The Man Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Guilty Pleasure is the stronger pick. For winter, The Man Intense is the stronger pick. Guilty Pleasure suits daytime wear; The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guilty Pleasure and The Man Intense?

Guilty Pleasure has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli and Vetiver. The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.