Fragrance comparison

Jimmy Choo Man Intense vs Tentation 1 Contre Lui

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,258 ratings analysed

Jimmy Choo Man Intense

Jimmy Choo

4.041,254 votes

Rank #1,735 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Tentation 1 Contre Lui

Eve & Daphnee

4.254 votes

Rank #40,957 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jimmy Choo Man Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jimmy Choo Man Intense1/3

Tentation 1 Contre Lui2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Sillage & projection: Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jimmy Choo Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jimmy Choo Man IntenseJimmy Choo

Tentation 1 Contre LuiEve & Daphnee

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,254 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTentation 1 Contre Lui

SillageTentation 1 Contre Lui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

Black PepperGeraniumArtemisia

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliLabdanum

Top20-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotOrangeGeraniumAngelicaMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisDamask RoseHawthornArtemisia

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Geranium, Artemisia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Tentation 1 Contre Lui, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex2

Women1

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews155

Overall rank#40,957

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJimmy Choo Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jimmy Choo Man Intense opens with an immediate blast of crisp, juicy honeydew melon combined with clean lavender and a splash of bright mandarin orange. It gives you that fresh out of the shower energy with a smooth, spicy backbone from black pepper and herbal artemisia in the heart. As it settles onto your skin, warm…

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Tentation 1 Contre Lui by Eve & Daphnee is an artisanal botanical perfume built on vivid citrus oils, powdery iris, and earthy woods. The first spritz delivers an unfiltered burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and herbal angelica that smells crisp and slightly peppery. Within twenty minutes, the initial zest s…

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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, Jimmy Choo Man Intense or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui takes 2 of 3 categories. Jimmy Choo Man Intense is rated 4.04/5 from 1,254 votes; Tentation 1 Contre Lui is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Jimmy Choo Man Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tentation 1 Contre Lui for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jimmy Choo Man Intense or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui lasts longest (Tentation 1 Contre Lui 80/100, Jimmy Choo Man Intense 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jimmy Choo Man Intense or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui projects furthest (Tentation 1 Contre Lui 58/100, Jimmy Choo Man Intense 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jimmy Choo Man Intense and Tentation 1 Contre Lui smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Geranium, Artemisia and Patchouli.

Is Jimmy Choo Man Intense or Tentation 1 Contre Lui better for summer or winter?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jimmy Choo Man Intense and Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Jimmy Choo Man Intense has top notes of Melon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Artemisia, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Labdanum. Tentation 1 Contre Lui has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Orange, Geranium and Angelica, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Hawthorn and Artemisia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Virginia Cedar.