Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense vs Cerequio

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,435 ratings analysed

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Guerlain

4.322,403 votes

Rank #1,336 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cerequio

Acqua Delle Langhe

3.8232 votes

Rank #17,231 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerequio takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cerequio
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense2/5

Cerequio3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Idéal L'IntenseGuerlain

CerequioAcqua Delle Langhe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 2,403 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

3.82/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 60%

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,403 votes

67%Love

14%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCerequio

SillageCerequio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCerequioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

woody69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, smoky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondChili PepperCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherBulgarian RoseLabdanum

Base5 to 7 hours

SmokeTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

IncenseCardamomAlmondPepperCumin

Heart

LabdanumAgarwood (Oud)

Base

CedarAmberVanillaSandalwoodCastoreumCivet

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Cardamom, Labdanum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal L'Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,336

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#17,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense by Guerlain takes the nutty almond signature of the Idéal line and darkens it with fiery spice, dry smoke, and rich leather. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser, this oriental woody composition opens with a sharp burst of chili pepper, sweet almond, and green cardamom. The initial kick quickly s…

Reviews →

Cerequio by Acqua Delle Langhe is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Cerequio was launched in 2012. Top notes are Incense, Cardamom, Almond, Pepper and Cumin; middle notes are Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud); base notes are Cedar, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Castoreum and Civet.

Reviews →

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 L'Intense or Cerequio?

Cerequio takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is rated 4.32/5 from 2,403 votes; Cerequio is rated 3.82/5 from 32 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal L'Intense for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cerequio for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Cerequio?

They last about the same: Cerequio 72/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Cerequio?

Cerequio projects furthest (Cerequio 66/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Cerequio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Almond, Cardamom, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Cerequio better for summer or winter?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense suits evening wear; Cerequio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Cerequio?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense has top notes of Almond, Chili Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Labdanum, a base of Smoke, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Cerequio has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Almond and Pepper, heart notes of Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Cedar, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.