Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Eau Sans Pareil

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 748 ratings analysed

6 wins

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Eau Sans Pareil

Penhaligon's

3.82342 votes

Rank #6,290 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intimate takes 6 of 7 categories.

Intimate
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Eau Sans Pareil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Intimate6/7

Eau Sans Pareil1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerIntimateRating 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

35%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerIntimateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIntimate

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value46

Category winnerIntimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

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

RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange

Heart

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

Base

oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Bergamot 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

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau Sans PareilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men14

Unisex51

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

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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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, Intimate or Eau Sans Pareil?

Intimate takes 6 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Eau Sans Pareil?

Intimate lasts longest (Intimate 73/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Eau Sans Pareil?

Intimate projects furthest (Intimate 67/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intimate and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Intimate and Eau Sans Pareil?

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. 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.