Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs Sensual Intense Men

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sensual Intense Men

Johan B

4.508 votes

Rank #32,234 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensual Intense Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sensual Intense Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kardigan2/5

Sensual Intense Men3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kardigan
Sillage & projection: Sensual Intense Men
Value for money: Sensual Intense Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Kardigan
Fragranxe ranking: Sensual Intense Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Sensual Intense MenJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageSensual Intense Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSensual Intense MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesPink PepperMintGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegJasmineGingerCedar

Base5-7 hrs

LabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverIncense

Category winnerKardiganLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSensual Intense MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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Sensual Intense Men by Johan B delivers an energetic introduction driven by sparkling grapefruit, crushed mint, and sharp pink pepper. The opening feels crisp and invigorating, carrying the refreshing brightness of a chilled citrus tonic. Within twenty minutes, the initial zest softens onto skin, revealing an aromatic…

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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, Kardigan or Sensual Intense Men?

Sensual Intense Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Sensual Intense Men is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sensual Intense Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or Sensual Intense Men?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Sensual Intense Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or Sensual Intense Men?

Sensual Intense Men projects furthest (Sensual Intense Men 59/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and Sensual Intense Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Mint and Patchouli.

Is Kardigan or Sensual Intense Men better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits daytime wear; Sensual Intense Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and Sensual Intense Men?

Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense. Sensual Intense Men has top notes of Citruses, Pink Pepper, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine, Ginger and Cedar, a base of Labdanum, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.