Fragrance comparison

Intriguing vs The Palace

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Intriguing

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3611 votes

Rank #68,035 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

The Palace

Jazeel

3.8965 votes

Rank #31,024 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Palace takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Intriguing1/4

The Palace3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntriguingBoadicea the Victorious

The PalaceJazeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 87%

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerThe PalaceRating 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

55%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

17%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIntriguing

SillageThe Palace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

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%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match16%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

Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow

Base

CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring52

Summer9

Fall87

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,024

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe PalaceHigher 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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Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…

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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 The Palace?

The Palace takes 3 of 4 categories. Intriguing is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Intriguing for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Intriguing or The Palace?

Intriguing lasts longest (Intriguing 92/100, The Palace 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intriguing or The Palace?

The Palace projects furthest (The Palace 78/100, Intriguing 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intriguing and The Palace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Intriguing or The Palace better for summer or winter?

Intriguing suits evening wear; The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intriguing and The Palace?

Intriguing has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lily, a base of Resin, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Green Notes. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.