Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Koto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 537 ratings analysed

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

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45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Koto

Shiseido

4.23131 votes

Rank #29,993 LeatherEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Koto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Intimate
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Koto
Choose it for a leather and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Intimate3/7

Koto4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

KotoShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerKotoRating 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

45%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerKotoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIntimate

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value73

Category winnerKotoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

leather100%

earthy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

mossy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and mossy

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

AldehydesGreen NotesSpicesCitruses

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusGardeniaJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Gardenia 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–

Spring81

Summer47

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night36

Category winnerKotoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#29,993

PerfumerNot listed

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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Shiseido Koto opens with a dry, sharp gust of aldehydes and bitter green notes. It immediately sets a cool, intellectual tone that feels miles away from the sugary confections of modern department store shelves. As it warms on the skin, a powdery heart of narcissus and orris root comes forward, keeping the profile cri…

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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 Koto?

Koto takes 4 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Koto is rated 4.23/5 from 131 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Koto for a leather and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Koto?

Intimate lasts longest (Intimate 73/100, Koto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Koto?

Intimate projects furthest (Intimate 67/100, Koto 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intimate and Koto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Patchouli.

Is Intimate or Koto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Koto is the stronger pick. For winter, Intimate is the stronger pick. Koto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intimate and Koto?

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. Koto has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Spices and Citruses, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.