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Mielfleur vs Perfect Intense

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

Updated 1,970 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mielfleur takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Mielfleur

    Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Perfect Intense

    Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mielfleur3/5
Perfect Intense2/5
Ratings & consensus
Mielfleur
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Mielfleur
Sillage & projection
Mielfleur
Value for money
Perfect Intense
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Perfect Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MielfleurSultan Pasha Attars
Perfect IntenseMarc Jacobs
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 25%Had 7%Want 68%
3.86/ 5 · 1,917 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerMielfleurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
22%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

32%Love
38%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

1,917 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity93
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityMielfleur

SillageMielfleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value47
Category winnerPerfect IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
honey77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
almond100%
fruity92%
nutty84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AlmondBlood OrangeHeliotropeNeroliAldehydesLilac
Heart
CarnationTuberoseNarcissusOrange BlossomOsmanthusYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
BeeswaxBenzoinHoneySpicesMimosaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmber
Top20-30 mins
NarcissusNight Blooming Jasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
Almond
Base6-8+ hrs
Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Narcissus and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Perfect Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day79
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex64
Women21
Men0
Unisex4
Women95
Date 33%Casual 27%Party 23%Work 17%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#3,911

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerPerfect IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mielfleur is a deeply resinous floral scent centered on realistic honey and beeswax. It opens with bitter almond and bright blood orange before settling into a complex heart of tuberose and carnation. This attar is a potent choice for those who love animalic honey accords and want a scent that persists through long au…

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Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense presents a rich, indulgent interpretation of modern floral gourmands. The scent kicks off with an energetic flash of bright daffodil and night blooming jasmine, creating a lively yellow floral bouquet with a hint of honeyed sweetness. Within minutes, the floral brightness gives way to the r…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mielfleur or Perfect Intense?

Mielfleur takes 3 of 5 categories. Mielfleur is rated 4.24/5 from 53 votes; Perfect Intense is rated 3.86/5 from 1,917 votes. Choose Mielfleur for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Perfect Intense for a almond and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mielfleur or Perfect Intense?

Mielfleur lasts longest (Mielfleur 93/100, Perfect Intense 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mielfleur or Perfect Intense?

Mielfleur projects furthest (Mielfleur 80/100, Perfect Intense 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mielfleur and Perfect Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Almond, Narcissus and Sandalwood.

Is Mielfleur or Perfect Intense better for summer or winter?

Mielfleur suits evening wear; Perfect Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mielfleur and Perfect Intense?

Mielfleur has top notes of Almond, Blood Orange, Heliotrope and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Orange Blossom, a base of Beeswax, Benzoin, Honey and Spices. Perfect Intense has top notes of Narcissus and Night Blooming Jasmine, heart notes of Almond, a base of Sandalwood.

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