Fragrance comparison

Intense vs Cherie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

6 wins

Intense

Zara

4.1039 votes

Rank #18,491 CitrusAromatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Cherie

Vivienne Sabo

3.3860 votes

Rank #42,286 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.

Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cherie
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Intense6/7

Cherie1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntenseZara

CherieVivienne Sabo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 32%

3.38/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 49%Had 36%Want 15%

Category winnerIntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

13%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerIntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityIntense

SillageCherie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value81

Category winnerIntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

MarigoldJasmine

Base

Vanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldBergamot

Heart

CyclamenPeonyJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall71

Winter79

Day100

Night100

Spring59

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night22

Category winnerIntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#42,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A sharp citrus floral with a slightly dressed-up, Chanel-like feel, Intense opens bright with bergamot and mandarin, then settles into jasmine, marigold, and a vanilla base that keeps it smooth rather than sugary. It often reads polished, lightly spicy, and a touch androgynous. If you like clean florals with bite and …

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Cherie opens with bright mandarin and bergamot, then settles into a soft peony and jasmine floral with a green, slightly earthy patchouli base. It reads fresh first, floral through the heart, and quietly woody in the dry-down. This is a light, easy feminine scent for daytime wear, especially in mild weather. If you li…

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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 Cherie?

Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes; Cherie is rated 3.38/5 from 60 votes. Choose Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Cherie for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intense or Cherie?

Intense lasts longest (Intense 57/100, Cherie 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intense or Cherie?

Cherie projects furthest (Cherie 59/100, Intense 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intense and Cherie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Jasmine.

Is Intense or Cherie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherie is the stronger pick. Intense suits day or night wear; Cherie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intense and Cherie?

Intense has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Marigold and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla. Cherie has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.