Fragrance comparison

Jardin du Luxembourg vs Masculinity by Intense

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Jardin du Luxembourg

Marsté

3.0012 votes

Rank #57,629 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Masculinity by Intense

N10Z Intense

3.333 votes

Rank #60,773 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jardin du Luxembourg takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jardin du Luxembourg
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masculinity by Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Jardin du Luxembourg2/3

Masculinity by Intense1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jardin du Luxembourg
Sillage & projection: Masculinity by Intense
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jardin du Luxembourg

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin du LuxembourgMarsté

Masculinity by IntenseN10Z Intense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

25%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityJardin du Luxembourg

SillageMasculinity by Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbGreen MandarinBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliLilacPetitgrainClove

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarAmbretteMusk

Top

CloveBergamotMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

PepperVirginia CedarAmberLeather

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesBasil, Clove, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Jardin du Luxembourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex13

Women63

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,629

PerfumerMichael Nordstrand

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#60,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJardin du LuxembourgHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marsté Jardin du Luxembourg captures the crisp crunch of an overcast morning in a damp European park. Tart rhubarb snaps first. Bitter green mandarin and bruised basil follow right behind it, mimicking the raw moisture of freshly snipped garden stems. It feels shockingly green. You smell wet plant stalks and damp soil…

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Masculinity by Intense is a spicy woody scent built around clove, pepper, basil and citrus over leather, amber and sandalwood. It opens bright and sharp, then settles into something warmer, smoother and slightly powdery. The overall feel is confident, traditional and a little sensual, with enough vanilla and musk in t…

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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, Jardin du Luxembourg or Masculinity by Intense?

Jardin du Luxembourg takes 2 of 3 categories. Jardin du Luxembourg is rated 3.00/5 from 12 votes; Masculinity by Intense is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Jardin du Luxembourg for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculinity by Intense for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jardin du Luxembourg or Masculinity by Intense?

Jardin du Luxembourg lasts longest (Jardin du Luxembourg 75/100, Masculinity by Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin du Luxembourg or Masculinity by Intense?

Masculinity by Intense projects furthest (Masculinity by Intense 63/100, Jardin du Luxembourg 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin du Luxembourg and Masculinity by Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Clove, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is Jardin du Luxembourg or Masculinity by Intense better for summer or winter?

Jardin du Luxembourg suits daytime wear; Masculinity by Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin du Luxembourg and Masculinity by Intense?

Jardin du Luxembourg has top notes of Rhubarb, Green Mandarin and Basil, heart notes of Neroli, Lilac, Petitgrain and Clove, a base of Virginia Cedar, Ambrette and Musk. Masculinity by Intense has top notes of Clove, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Basil, heart notes of Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanille.