Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Only

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 545 ratings analysed

4 wins

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Only

Julio Iglesias

4.14139 votes

Rank #5,094 PowderySweet

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.
Only
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Intimate4/7

Only3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

OnlyJulio Iglesias

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerOnlyRating 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

53%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerOnlyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityIntimate

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value57

Category winnerIntimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

powdery100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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

PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot

Heart

VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid

Base

oak mossCivettaSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilleFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Coriander, Bergamot and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night–

Category winnerOnlyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#5,094

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Only by Julio Iglesias is a lush oriental-floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1989. It features a complex profile of plum, pineapple, and coriander set against a rich heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and honey. The dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of oakmoss, civetta, and benzoin. This perfume offers a d…

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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 Only?

Intimate takes 4 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Only is rated 4.14/5 from 139 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Only for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Only?

They last about the same: Intimate 73/100, Only 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Only?

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

Do Intimate and Only smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Coriander, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Intimate or Only better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Intimate and Only?

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. Only has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Sandalwood and Amber.