Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,358 ratings analysed

4 wins

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #1,852 PowderyWoody

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 community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Intimate4/7

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne2/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Intimate
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Intimate
Value for money: Intimate
Versatility: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Intimate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneRating 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

50%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

952 votes

Category winnerIntimateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value60

Category winnerIntimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, powdery and musky

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#1,852

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

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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Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…

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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 Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Intimate takes 4 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

They last about the same: Intimate 73/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Projection is very close: Intimate 67/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100 for sillage.

Do Intimate and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Intimate or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Intimate is the stronger pick. For winter, Intimate is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intimate and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

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. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.