Fragrance comparison

L’Homme Idéal Cologne vs Persuasive Intense

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,108 ratings analysed

L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Guerlain

4.344,102 votes

Rank #1,568 CitrusAlmond

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Persuasive Intense

Amado

4.176 votes

Rank #53,565 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Persuasive Intense
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Homme Idéal Cologne2/4

Persuasive Intense2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Persuasive Intense
Sillage & projection: Persuasive Intense
Value for money: L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Homme Idéal CologneGuerlain

Persuasive IntenseAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 4,102 votes

Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

4,102 votes

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPersuasive Intense

SillagePersuasive Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value44

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

almond88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

nutty42%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

AlmondNeroli

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverWhite Musk

Top

Violet LeavesGrapefruitAlmondYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliOrrisJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Almond, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall30

Winter8

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex27

Women1

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,568

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#53,565

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Homme Idéal Cologne by Guerlain offers a bright, crisp alternative to heavier warm-weather fragrances. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of fresh grapefruit, juicy orange, tart bergamot, and a tiny pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settle down, a cr…

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Persuasive Intense is a bright citrus and white floral scent wrapped in soft woods and vanilla. It opens green and zesty (violet leaf, grapefruit, mandarin), then turns smoother with almond and a powdery orris-neroli heart. The dry-down leans creamy and warm (sandalwood, tonka, amber, musk), with a tidy patchouli and…

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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, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Persuasive Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L’Homme Idéal Cologne is rated 4.34/5 from 4,102 votes; Persuasive Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cologne for a citrus and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Persuasive Intense for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Persuasive Intense?

They last about the same: Persuasive Intense 64/100, L’Homme Idéal Cologne 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Persuasive Intense?

Persuasive Intense projects furthest (Persuasive Intense 60/100, L’Homme Idéal Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Persuasive Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Almond, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Persuasive Intense better for summer or winter?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne suits daytime wear; Persuasive Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Persuasive Intense?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Almond and Neroli, a base of Vetiver and White Musk. Persuasive Intense has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Almond and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Neroli, Orris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.