L'Homme Idéal L'Intense vs Irth
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irth takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'Homme Idéal L'IntenseChoose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
L'Homme Idéal L'Intense3/7
Irth4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
- Community sentiment
- Irth
- Longevity
- Irth
- Sillage & projection
- Irth
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
- 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'IntenseGuerlainIrthNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 2,403 votes
Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
2,403 votes
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIrth
SillageIrth
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
smoky92%
vanilla84%
almond77%
woody69%
sweet61%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondChili PepperCardamom
Heart2 to 3 hours
LeatherBulgarian RoseLabdanum
Base5 to 7 hours
SmokeTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLeather, Bulgarian Rose, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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 seasonSpring51
Summer15
Fall100
Winter100
Day54
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,336
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#7,111
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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 →Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
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 Irth?
Irth takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is rated 4.32/5 from 2,403 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal L'Intense for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Irth?
They last about the same: Irth 72/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Irth?
Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Irth smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Leather, Bulgarian Rose, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
Is L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Irth better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is the stronger pick. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Irth?
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. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.
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