Fragrance comparison

Intriguing vs Or Blanc

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Intriguing

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3611 votes

Rank #68,035 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Or Blanc

Vanessa Tugendhaft

4.297 votes

Rank #40,865 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intriguing takes 2 of 3 categories.

Intriguing
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Or Blanc
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Intriguing2/3

Or Blanc1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntriguingBoadicea the Victorious

Or BlancVanessa Tugendhaft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 87%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityIntriguing

SillageIntriguing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBay LeafMint

Heart2-4 hrs

FigJasmineOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

MossWhite MuskAgarwood (Oud)Ambergris

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot, Mint and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Or Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,865

PerfumerAlice Dattee

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOr BlancHigher 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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Or Blanc by Vanessa Tugendhaft opens with an invigorating splash of tart Italian bergamot, crisp bay leaf, and cooling mint that instantly clears the senses. Within ten minutes, this brisk herbal introduction softens into a sun-drenched heart of ripe green fig, gentle jasmine petals, and sweet orange blossom. As the f…

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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 Or Blanc?

Intriguing takes 2 of 3 categories. Intriguing is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Or Blanc is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Intriguing for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Or Blanc for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Intriguing or Or Blanc?

Intriguing lasts longest (Intriguing 92/100, Or Blanc 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intriguing or Or Blanc?

Intriguing projects furthest (Intriguing 71/100, Or Blanc 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intriguing and Or Blanc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Mint and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Intriguing or Or Blanc better for summer or winter?

Intriguing suits evening wear; Or Blanc suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intriguing and Or Blanc?

Intriguing has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lily, a base of Resin, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Green Notes. Or Blanc has top notes of Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Mint, heart notes of Fig, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Moss, White Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris.