Intensa vs The Lovers
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Lovers takes 3 of 7 categories.
IntensaChoose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The LoversChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Intensa2/7
The Lovers3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Lovers
- Community sentiment
- The Lovers
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Intensa
- Versatility
- Intensa
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Lovers
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IntensaNaturaThe LoversAlchemist PerfumeryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.20/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 24%Had 58%Want 18%
3.92/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%
Category winnerThe LoversRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
37%Dislike
3%Hate
30 votes
25%Love
50%Like
20%Ok
2%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerThe LoversMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIntensaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
musky86%
fresh72%
citrus58%
sweet44%
powdery30%
white floral100%
citrus86%
vanilla72%
fruity58%
fresh44%
powdery30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleCitruses
Heart
Floral Fruity Notes
Base
Musk
Top
CitrusesPeachApple
Heart
White FlowersJasmineLilyRose
Base
VanillaMuskWoody NotesAmber
InformationalShared notesApple, Citruses and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall88
Winter50
Day100
Night45
Spring100
Summer62
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIntensaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,594
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,219
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe LoversHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIntensa by Natura presents a bright, fruity opening defined by crisp apple and zesty citrus notes. As it warms on the skin, a soft floral heart emerges, eventually settling into a clean, simple musk base. It remains a light, daytime-friendly choice for casual settings during warmer months when you need something uncom…
Reviews →The Lovers is a bright, fruity white floral with a soft vanilla musk base. The note list points to a fresh citrus and peachy start, then a classic bouquet of jasmine, lily, rose and airy white flowers. It tends to wear as an easy, feminine floral that suits everyday use, especially in milder weather. If you like your …
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, Intensa or The Lovers?
The Lovers takes 3 of 7 categories. Intensa is rated 3.20/5 from 30 votes; The Lovers is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes. Choose Intensa for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Lovers for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Intensa or The Lovers?
They last about the same: Intensa 48/100, The Lovers 48/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Intensa or The Lovers?
Projection is very close: Intensa 43/100, The Lovers 43/100 for sillage.
Do Intensa and The Lovers smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Citruses and Musk.
Is Intensa or The Lovers better for summer or winter?
For summer, Intensa is the stronger pick. For winter, Intensa is the stronger pick. Intensa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Intensa and The Lovers?
Intensa has top notes of Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Fruity Notes, a base of Musk. The Lovers has top notes of Citruses, Peach and Apple, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.
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