Fragrance comparison

Intense vs Eau Sans Pareil

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 381 ratings analysed

4 wins

Intense

Zara

4.1039 votes

Rank #18,491 CitrusAromatic

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Sans Pareil

Penhaligon's

3.82342 votes

Rank #6,295 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Eau Sans Pareil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Intense4/7

Eau Sans Pareil3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntenseZara

Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 32%

3.82/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

35%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerIntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEau Sans Pareil

SillageEau Sans Pareil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value46

Category winnerIntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

MarigoldJasmine

Base

Vanilla

Top

RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex51

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,295

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher 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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Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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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 Eau Sans Pareil?

Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Intense or Eau Sans Pareil?

Eau Sans Pareil lasts longest (Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Intense 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intense or Eau Sans Pareil?

Eau Sans Pareil projects furthest (Eau Sans Pareil 63/100, Intense 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intense and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Jasmine.

Is Intense or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Intense and Eau Sans Pareil?

Intense has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Marigold and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.