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Kyphi vs Prada Intense

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

Updated 661 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Kyphi

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Prada Intense

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kyphi3/7
Prada Intense4/7
Ratings & consensus
Prada Intense
Community sentiment
Prada Intense
Longevity
Prada Intense
Sillage & projection
Prada Intense
Value for money
Kyphi
Versatility
Kyphi
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kyphi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KyphiOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
Prada IntensePrada
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.19/ 5 · 325 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerPrada IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
32%Like
10%Ok
31%Dislike
2%Hate

262 votes

46%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

336 votes

Category winnerPrada IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityPrada Intense

SillagePrada Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price value42
Category winnerKyphiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
woody61%
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
OlibanumSpicesBeeswaxLemongrassMyrhhNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)French labdanumSaffronBitter OrangeCyperus esculentusBenzoinJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum and Bitter Orange. Durations are only published for Prada Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring52
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerKyphiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men12
Unisex85
Women3
Men5
Unisex15
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,109

PerfumerEllen Covey

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#26,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKyphiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kyphi by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes offers a dense, resinous experience inspired by ancient Egyptian incense. It balances spicy frankincense and myrrh with a bracing hit of lemongrass and beeswax. Best suited for autumn evenings or quiet meditation, this unisex fragrance leans heavily into its woody, balsamic pr…

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Prada Intense is a rich, resinous amber scent with dark earthy patchouli and bitter citrus zest. The spray begins with tart orange peel and sparkling bergamot before plunging into thick French labdanum, golden resins, and comforting Bourbon vanilla. It feels warm, grounding, and unapologetically bold. You get zero sug…

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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, Kyphi or Prada Intense?

Prada Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Kyphi is rated 3.19/5 from 325 votes; Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes. Choose Kyphi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyphi or Prada Intense?

They last about the same: Prada Intense 74/100, Kyphi 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kyphi or Prada Intense?

Prada Intense projects furthest (Prada Intense 68/100, Kyphi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyphi and Prada Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include French labdanum and Bitter Orange.

Is Kyphi or Prada Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kyphi is the stronger pick. For winter, Kyphi is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyphi and Prada Intense?

Kyphi features Olibanum, Spices, Beeswax, Lemongrass and Myrhh. Prada Intense has top notes of Orange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tincture of Rose and Mimosa, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, French labdanum and Sandalwood.

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