Fragrance comparison

Nueva Maja vs Strong Intention

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #10,248 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Strong Intention

Eudora

4.1040 votes

Rank #25,062 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nueva Maja takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Strong Intention
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nueva Maja6/7

Strong Intention1/7

Ratings & consensus: Nueva Maja
Community sentiment: Strong Intention
Longevity: Nueva Maja
Sillage & projection: Nueva Maja
Value for money: Nueva Maja
Versatility: Nueva Maja
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nueva Maja

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Strong IntentionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

4.10/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerNueva MajaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

40%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerStrong IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNueva Maja

SillageNueva Maja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNueva MajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

BergamotAromatic NotesWater FruitCedar Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

Transparent WoodsVioletOrange BlossomNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliCacaoAmberLeatherMuskTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Leather, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Strong Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Spring75

Summer21

Fall100

Winter93

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNueva MajaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Date 33%Casual 28%Party 23%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#25,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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Eudora Strong Intention delivers a warm, comforting twist on the classic oriental fougere profile. The opening combines sharp bergamot, green cedar leaves, and juicy water fruit before drying down into something much warmer. You get sweet orange blossom layered over nutmeg spice, rich cacao, tonka bean, and soft leath…

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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, Nueva Maja or Strong Intention?

Nueva Maja takes 6 of 7 categories. Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes; Strong Intention is rated 4.10/5 from 40 votes. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Strong Intention for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nueva Maja or Strong Intention?

Nueva Maja lasts longest (Nueva Maja 68/100, Strong Intention 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nueva Maja or Strong Intention?

Nueva Maja projects furthest (Nueva Maja 58/100, Strong Intention 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nueva Maja and Strong Intention smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Leather, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Nueva Maja or Strong Intention better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. For winter, Strong Intention is the stronger pick. Nueva Maja suits daytime wear; Strong Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nueva Maja and Strong Intention?

Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Strong Intention has top notes of Bergamot, Aromatic Notes, Water Fruit and Cedar Leaves, heart notes of Transparent Woods, Violet, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Leather.