Fragrance comparison

Intense vs Pheromone Summer Kiss

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Intense

Elode

3.405 votes

Rank #70,664 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Pheromone Summer Kiss

Marilyn Miglin

2.754 votes

Rank #70,984 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone Summer Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories.

Intense
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pheromone Summer Kiss
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Intense2/5

Pheromone Summer Kiss3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntenseElode

Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 56%Had 33%Want 11%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

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

0%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Summer Kiss

SillagePheromone Summer Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyItalian Jasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

VioletPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerPheromone Summer KissLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIntenseHigher 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 →

Pheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP vs

Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER

1 person compared this today

PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP vs

al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Intense or Pheromone Summer Kiss?

Pheromone Summer Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories. Intense is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Intense for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Intense or Pheromone Summer Kiss?

Pheromone Summer Kiss lasts longest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100, Intense 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intense or Pheromone Summer Kiss?

Pheromone Summer Kiss projects furthest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Intense 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intense and Pheromone Summer Kiss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin and Violet.

Is Intense or Pheromone Summer Kiss better for summer or winter?

Intense suits daytime wear; Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intense and Pheromone Summer Kiss?

Intense has top notes of Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, a base of Floral Notes. Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.