Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs V'E

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 612 ratings analysed

6 wins

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

V'E

Versace

3.89206 votes

Rank #33,044 WoodyYellow Floral

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.
V'E
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Intimate6/7

V'E1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

V'EVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

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

32%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerIntimateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIntimate

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value45

Category winnerIntimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match43%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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesGreen NotesAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusRoseYlang-YlangCyclamenJasmineOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossHeliotropeVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for V'E, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer54

Fall88

Winter58

Day100

Night72

Category winnerV'EMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men5

Unisex32

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#33,044

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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Versace V'E is an expressive chypre floral built on crisp botanical contrasts. The first spray releases fizzy aldehydes, tart Amalfi lemon, and crushed green leaves. Give it five minutes. Once that initial sharp solvent lift evaporates, a rich heart of narcissus, dewy rose, and powdery orris root unfolds on warm skin.…

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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 V'E?

Intimate takes 6 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; V'E is rated 3.89/5 from 206 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose V'E for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or V'E?

Intimate lasts longest (Intimate 73/100, V'E 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or V'E?

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

Do Intimate and V'E smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Intimate or V'E better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Intimate and V'E?

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. V'E has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen, a base of oak moss, Heliotrope, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.