Le Parfum vs Prada Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Le ParfumChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Parfum4/7
Prada Intense3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Prada Intense
- Longevity
- Le Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Le Parfum
- Value for money
- Le Parfum
- Versatility
- Prada Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le ParfumSonia RykielPrada IntensePradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 967 votes
Have 53%Had 47%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 hate41%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
967 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
Category winners
LongevityLe Parfum
SillageLe Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
sweet92%
woody84%
fruity77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesHinoki WoodPeachRaspberryMimosaPassionfruitBig StrawberryOrange
Heart
White HoneyCarnationOrris RootTuberoseOsmanthusRoseJasmine
Base
AmberBenzoinoak mossStyraxTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverVanille
Top15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMimosa, Orange, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Prada Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerPrada IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,331
PerfumerRichard Ibanez
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#26,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLe ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSonia Rykiel Le Parfum opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter orange, and dark raspberry liquor. As the initial brightness settles, white honey and spicy carnation emerge over a thick base of amber and hinoki wood. The scent balances resinous warmth with dry, hay-like sweetness and earthy oak moss. It wears bes…
Reviews →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…
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, Le Parfum or Prada Intense?
Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 967 votes; Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes. Choose Le Parfum for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Parfum or Prada Intense?
Le Parfum lasts longest (Le Parfum 80/100, Prada Intense 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Parfum or Prada Intense?
Le Parfum projects furthest (Le Parfum 72/100, Prada Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Parfum and Prada Intense smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Orange, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
Is Le Parfum or Prada Intense better for summer or winter?
For summer, Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Parfum and Prada Intense?
Le Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hinoki Wood, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, oak moss and Styrax. 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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