Fragrance comparison

Intense vs Lú Lei

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Intense

Elode

3.405 votes

Rank #70,812 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lú Lei

Lú by Ludovica Di Loreto

4.0616 votes

Rank #40,017 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lú Lei takes 3 of 4 categories.

Intense
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lú Lei
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Intense1/4

Lú Lei3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lú Lei
Sillage & projection: Lú Lei
Value for money: Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lú Lei

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntenseElode

Lú LeiLú by Ludovica Di Loreto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 56%Had 33%Want 11%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 20%Had 11%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity25

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLú Lei

SillageLú Lei

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top10 to 15 minutes

Italian Mandarin

Heart30 to 45 minutes

Violet

Base30 to 60 minutes

Floral Notes

Top

Italian MandarinBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitLemon Blossom

Heart

RaspberryPeonyAppleViolet

Base

VanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin and Violet. Durations are only published for Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,017

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLú LeiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intense by Elode is an accessible men's eau de toilette built around a straightforward, clean profile. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Italian mandarin, delivering a bright citrus start before yielding to a soft heart of violet. As it settles, gentle floral notes emerge to produce a powdery, fresh finish that st…

Reviews →

Lú Lei by Lú by Ludovica Di Loreto is a bright floral fruity blend built on a vibrant citrus foundation. Launched in 2015, this composition balances tart black currant and grapefruit with a soft, powdery heart of peony and violet. It sits comfortably on a base of warm vanilla and white musk, making it a reliable pick …

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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, Intense or Lú Lei?

Lú Lei takes 3 of 4 categories. Intense is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Lú Lei is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Intense for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lú Lei for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intense or Lú Lei?

Lú Lei lasts longest (Lú Lei 67/100, Intense 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intense or Lú Lei?

Lú Lei projects furthest (Lú Lei 61/100, Intense 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intense and Lú Lei smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin and Violet.

Is Intense or Lú Lei better for summer or winter?

Intense suits daytime wear; Lú Lei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intense and Lú Lei?

Intense has top notes of Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, a base of Floral Notes. Lú Lei has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Peony, Apple and Violet, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.