Lucia vs The Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Man Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.
LuciaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Man IntenseChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lucia1/7
The Man Intense6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Man Intense
- Community sentiment
- The Man Intense
- Longevity
- The Man Intense
- Sillage & projection
- The Man Intense
- Value for money
- The Man Intense
- Versatility
- The Man Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lucia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LuciaToccaThe Man IntenseParfums Marco SerussiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 202 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%
Category winnerThe Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
45%Like
19%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
202 votes
48%Love
31%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Man Intense
SillageThe Man Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Man IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fruity74%
marine65%
sweet56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesLemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
FigFig TreeRose WaterGeranium
Base
CedarwoodVetiverTobacco
Top15 to 30 minutes
LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline
Base4 to 6 hours
TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer96
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Overall rank#26,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerLuciaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLucia opens with a bright splash of sour lemon and bitter grapefruit, carrying a distinct marine breeze that feels cold and salty. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens. A green fig note emerges, smelling more like crisp, unripe garden greens than syruped fruit, accompanied by a watery rose water and …
Reviews →The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…
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, Lucia or The Man Intense?
The Man Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Lucia is rated 3.83/5 from 202 votes; The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Lucia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Lucia or The Man Intense?
The Man Intense lasts longest (The Man Intense 70/100, Lucia 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lucia or The Man Intense?
The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, Lucia 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lucia and The Man Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Vetiver.
Is Lucia or The Man Intense better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lucia is the stronger pick. For winter, The Man Intense is the stronger pick. The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lucia and The Man Intense?
Lucia has top notes of Sea Notes, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fig, Fig Tree, Rose Water and Geranium, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Tobacco. The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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