Fragrance comparison

Pedestal vs Persuasive Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Pedestal

LINK

4.001 votes

Rank #71,442 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Persuasive Intense

Amado

4.176 votes

Rank #56,393 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pedestal
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Persuasive Intense
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pedestal2/4

Persuasive Intense2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PedestalLINK

Persuasive IntenseAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPedestal

SillagePersuasive Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerPedestalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

fruity74%

earthy65%

patchouli56%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitFruits

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top

Violet LeavesGrapefruitAlmondYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliOrrisJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Pedestal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,442

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,393

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPersuasive IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pedestal by LINK opens with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and mixed sweet fruits that immediately wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast softens as clean white florals step in, highlighting orange blossom and fresh jasmine that give the scent an airy, soapy b…

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Persuasive Intense is a bright citrus and white floral scent wrapped in soft woods and vanilla. It opens green and zesty (violet leaf, grapefruit, mandarin), then turns smoother with almond and a powdery orris-neroli heart. The dry-down leans creamy and warm (sandalwood, tonka, amber, musk), with a tidy patchouli and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pedestal or Persuasive Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pedestal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Persuasive Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Pedestal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Persuasive Intense for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pedestal or Persuasive Intense?

Pedestal lasts longest (Pedestal 80/100, Persuasive Intense 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pedestal or Persuasive Intense?

Persuasive Intense projects furthest (Persuasive Intense 60/100, Pedestal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pedestal and Persuasive Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Pedestal or Persuasive Intense better for summer or winter?

Persuasive Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pedestal and Persuasive Intense?

Pedestal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Fruits, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Persuasive Intense has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Almond and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Neroli, Orris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.