Fragrance comparison

Mini Purple vs Intense

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 326 ratings analysed

Mini Purple

Ulric de Varens

3.1232 votes

Rank #55,274 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Intense

Boadicea the Victorious

4.10294 votes

Rank #2,901 HoneyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mini Purple
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Intense
Choose it for a honey and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Mini Purple2/7

Intense5/7

Ratings & consensus: Intense
Community sentiment: Intense
Longevity: Intense
Sillage & projection: Intense
Value for money: Mini Purple
Versatility: Mini Purple
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini PurpleUlric de Varens

IntenseBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 13%Had 68%Want 18%

4.10/ 5 · 294 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerIntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

44%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

44%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

294 votes

Category winnerIntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIntense

SillageIntense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value43

Category winnerMini PurpleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

honey100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleMuskJasmineBlack CurrantSandalwoodStyraxLilyCardamomTincture of Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

LilyTuberoseJasmineTincture of Rose

Base

White HoneyVanillePatchouliWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesVanille, Jasmine, Lily and Tincture of Rose. Durations are only published for Mini Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer82

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMini PurpleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 48%Work 21%Date 17%Party 14%

Men5

Unisex29

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,901

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerIntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Purple offers an unapologetic snapshot of early 2000s French drugstore perfumery. The spray starts loud. A sharp burst of tart black currant and pungent cardamom jumps out first with an almost chemical sting. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the solvent rush evaporates, a creamy heart of jasmi…

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Intense by Boadicea the Victorious opens with thick white honey poured over rich tuberose, fresh lily, and jammy fruity notes. As it settles, dark patchouli and warm woodsy notes ground the golden floral sweetness. Designed for crisp autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings, it projects heavily with an opulent, ne…

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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, Mini Purple or Intense?

Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Mini Purple is rated 3.12/5 from 32 votes; Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 294 votes. Choose Mini Purple for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Intense for a honey and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mini Purple or Intense?

Intense lasts longest (Intense 78/100, Mini Purple 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Purple or Intense?

Intense projects furthest (Intense 74/100, Mini Purple 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Purple and Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Vanille, Jasmine, Lily and Tincture of Rose.

Is Mini Purple or Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mini Purple is the stronger pick. For winter, Mini Purple is the stronger pick. Mini Purple suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Purple and Intense?

Mini Purple features Vanille, Musk, Jasmine, Black Currant and Sandalwood. Intense has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Lily, Tuberose, Jasmine and Tincture of Rose, a base of White Honey, Vanille, Patchouli and Woodsy Notes.