Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Câline

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 502 ratings analysed

4 wins

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,706 FreshAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intimate takes 4 of 7 categories.

Intimate
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.

Intimate4/7

Câline2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

CâlineJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerCâlineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

376 votes

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIntimate

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value45

Category winnerIntimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesRoseGardeniaCorianderBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumMuskAmber

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Coriander and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCâlineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#32,706

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIntimateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intimate by Revlon is a classic chypre floral launched in 1955. It centers on an animalic, mossy structure grounded by sandalwood and cedar. This fragrance suits those who appreciate vintage, earthy profiles with a powdery finish. It remains a notable example of mid-century perfumery, offering a distinct scent charact…

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Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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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, Intimate or Câline?

Intimate takes 4 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Câline?

Intimate lasts longest (Intimate 73/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Câline?

Intimate projects furthest (Intimate 67/100, Câline 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intimate and Câline smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Coriander and Bergamot.

Is Intimate or Câline better for summer or winter?

For summer, Câline is the stronger pick. For winter, Intimate is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intimate and Câline?

Intimate has top notes of Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Coriander, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Musk. Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.