Fragrance comparison

Intensity vs N°18 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 448 ratings analysed

6 wins

Intensity

In The Box

4.2983 votes

Rank #11,070 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

N°18 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

3.93365 votes

Rank #33,241 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intensity takes 6 of 7 categories.

Intensity
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
N°18 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Intensity6/7

N°18 Eau de Parfum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Intensity
Community sentiment: Intensity
Longevity: Intensity
Sillage & projection: Intensity
Value for money: Intensity
Versatility: N°18 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Intensity

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntensityIn The Box

N°18 Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

3.93/ 5 · 365 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerIntensityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

83 votes

40%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

365 votes

Category winnerIntensityMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIntensity

SillageIntensity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value31

Category winnerIntensityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

floral100%

musky90%

woody80%

fruity70%

iris60%

sweet50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, floral and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lavender

Heart

IrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

VetiverVirginia Cedar

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Fruity NotesWoody NotesIrisFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for N°18 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer9

Fall93

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall81

Winter35

Day100

Night32

Category winnerN°18 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex26

Women3

Men5

Unisex51

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#33,241

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIntensityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intensity is an iris-led woody aromatic that leans creamy, powdery and dressed-up from the first spray. Lavender gives the opening a clean lift, then pear and ambrette soften the floral heart before cedar and vetiver bring it back to dry wood. It usually suits cooler evenings best and reads more polished than casual. …

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Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum opens with a striking botanical curiosity. The first spray delivers an aromatic burst of ambrette seed that smells surprisingly like aged wine or sweet grappa. Soon, powdery iris petals and subtle fruity notes emerge to soften the vegetal bite. It is not your typical sugary department store f…

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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, Intensity or N°18 Eau de Parfum?

Intensity takes 6 of 7 categories. Intensity is rated 4.29/5 from 83 votes; N°18 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.93/5 from 365 votes. Choose Intensity for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose N°18 Eau de Parfum for a floral and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intensity or N°18 Eau de Parfum?

Intensity lasts longest (Intensity 73/100, N°18 Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intensity or N°18 Eau de Parfum?

Intensity projects furthest (Intensity 60/100, N°18 Eau de Parfum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intensity and N°18 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and iris accords. Common notes include Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Intensity or N°18 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, N°18 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Intensity is the stronger pick. Intensity suits evening wear; N°18 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intensity and N°18 Eau de Parfum?

Intensity has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Iris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Pear, a base of Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. N°18 Eau de Parfum features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Fruity Notes, Woody Notes, Iris and Floral Notes.