Fragrance comparison

Intriguing vs Earth

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Intriguing

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3611 votes

Rank #67,396 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Earth

Zents

4.3719 votes

Rank #30,905 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Intriguing
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Intriguing2/4

Earth2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntriguingBoadicea the Victorious

EarthZents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 87%

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerEarthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

64%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

47%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIntriguing

SillageIntriguing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

conifer65%

citrus53%

white floral42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Bay LeafBergamotMint

Heart

Lily

Base

ResinAgarwood (Oud)IncenseGreen Notes

Top

FirBergamot

Heart

Bay LeafLily

Base

VetiverPineHimalayan CedarSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot, Lily and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring71

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEarthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intriguing opens with a brisk snap of bay leaf, bergamot, and mint before settling into a cool lily heart. As it warms on skin, smoky agarwood, dense resin, and bitter green notes take over. Built for crisp autumn evenings or formal winter gatherings, this dark green aromatic amber projects heavily for hours.

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Earth by Zents opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and fresh fir needles that immediately creates a clean forest mood. As the initial citrus sparkle clears, bay leaf and a light lily accord add a herbal, slightly floral warmth to the heart. The dry-down relies on a sturdy blend of vetiver, pine, Himalayan cedar, sand…

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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, Intriguing or Earth?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Intriguing is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Earth is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes. Choose Intriguing for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intriguing or Earth?

Intriguing lasts longest (Intriguing 92/100, Earth 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intriguing or Earth?

Intriguing projects furthest (Intriguing 71/100, Earth 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intriguing and Earth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Lily and Incense.

Is Intriguing or Earth better for summer or winter?

Intriguing suits evening wear; Earth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intriguing and Earth?

Intriguing has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lily, a base of Resin, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Green Notes. Earth has top notes of Fir and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Lily, a base of Vetiver, Pine, Himalayan Cedar and Sandalwood.