Parfum Sacre vs Prada Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Prada Intense takes 5 of 8 categories.
Parfum SacreChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parfum Sacre3/8
Prada Intense5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Prada Intense
- Longevity
- Prada Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Prada Intense
- Value for money
- Parfum Sacre
- Versatility
- Parfum Sacre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Prada Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- Parfum Sacre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Parfum SacreCaronPrada IntensePradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 1,277 votes
Have 71%Had 29%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 hate47%Love
39%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,277 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
LongevityPrada Intense
SillagePrada Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParfum SacreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber90%
fresh spicy80%
rose70%
aromatic60%
cinnamon50%
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PepperCardamomCinnamonMimosa
Heart2-4 hrs
Tincture of RoseCloveJasmineOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhVanilleMusk
Top15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
Category winnerPrada IntenseLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerParfum SacreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,108
PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart
Launched—
Reviews133
Overall rank#26,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerParfum SacreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCaron Parfum Sacre delivers a dry, peppery spice cloud that softens into warm resins. The opening crackles with black pepper, cardamom, and woody cinnamon bark. You smell the heat immediately. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery spices give way to a velvety rose heart resting on unburned myrrh and dusty vanilla. It feel…
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, Parfum Sacre or Prada Intense?
Prada Intense takes 5 of 8 categories. Parfum Sacre is rated 4.22/5 from 1,277 votes; Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes. Choose Parfum Sacre for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Parfum Sacre or Prada Intense?
Prada Intense lasts longest (Prada Intense 74/100, Parfum Sacre 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Parfum Sacre or Prada Intense?
Prada Intense projects furthest (Prada Intense 68/100, Parfum Sacre 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Parfum Sacre and Prada Intense smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Tincture of Rose, Vanille and Musk.
Is Parfum Sacre or Prada Intense better for summer or winter?
For summer, Parfum Sacre is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum Sacre is the stronger pick. Parfum Sacre suits evening wear; Prada Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Parfum Sacre and Prada Intense?
Parfum Sacre has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Mimosa, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, Clove, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Myrhh, Vanille and Musk. 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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