Fragrance comparison

Intense Touch vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

3 wins

Intense Touch

Adidas

3.60100 votes

Rank #41,160 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #55,952 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intense Touch takes 3 of 5 categories.

Intense Touch
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Intense Touch3/5

Summer 18722/5

Ratings & consensus: Intense Touch
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Intense Touch
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Intense Touch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Intense TouchAdidas

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 40%Had 44%Want 16%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerIntense TouchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIntense TouchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPepperRosemaryGreen Notes

Heart

TeaKiwiTonka BeanRed Apple

Base

LeatherMuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliGuaiac Wood

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMusk, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,952

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIntense TouchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intense Touch by Adidas is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Intense Touch was launched in 2011. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Pepper, Rosemary and Green Notes; middle notes are Tea, Kiwi, Tonka Bean and Red Apple; base notes are Leather, Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.

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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Touch or Summer 1872?

Intense Touch takes 3 of 5 categories. Intense Touch is rated 3.60/5 from 100 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Intense Touch for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intense Touch or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Intense Touch 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intense Touch or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Intense Touch 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intense Touch and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Musk, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Intense Touch or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intense Touch and Summer 1872?

Intense Touch has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Rosemary and Green Notes, heart notes of Tea, Kiwi, Tonka Bean and Red Apple, a base of Leather, Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.