Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Petales

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 522 ratings analysed

6 wins

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,487 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Petales

Chantecaille

4.01116 votes

Rank #34,385 White FloralTuberose

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.
Petales
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Intimate6/7

Petales1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

PetalesChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

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

43%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerIntimateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIntimate

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value41

Category winnerIntimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

lactonic48%

amber30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both animalic

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

Gardenia

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineResin

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Petales, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall50

Winter23

Day100

Night21

Category winnerPetalesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#34,385

PerfumerPierre Negrin

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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Do not expect a timid floral. Chantecaille Petales hits skin with an immediate rush of velvety white gardenia petals, smelling crisp and verdant before softening into creamy tuberose and sunny jasmine. The opening has a brief sharp solvent snap for two minutes. Then, smooth milky flowers take over completely. Warm ced…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Intimate or Petales?

Intimate takes 6 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Petales is rated 4.01/5 from 116 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Petales for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Petales?

Intimate lasts longest (Intimate 73/100, Petales 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Petales?

Intimate projects furthest (Intimate 67/100, Petales 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intimate and Petales smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Intimate or Petales better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Intimate and Petales?

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. Petales has top notes of Gardenia, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Resin, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.