Performance vs Sexy Boy Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Performance takes 4 of 5 categories.
PerformanceChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sexy Boy IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Performance4/5
Sexy Boy Intense1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Performance
- Sillage & projection
- Performance
- Value for money
- Performance
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Sexy Boy Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- Performance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PerformanceMustangSexy Boy IntenseJeanne ArthesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 60%Had 22%Want 18%
3.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
56%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
29%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPerformance
SillagePerformance
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPerformanceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
musky77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LavenderMuskVanillaMintCardamomSandalwoodGreen LeavesGrass
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
CardamomMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomLavender
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVanilla
Category winnerSexy Boy IntenseLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer55
Fall100
Winter98
Day100
Night81
Spring83
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,651
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#64,638
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPerformanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPerformance by Mustang is an aromatic oriental fougere built around clean herbs, brisk greens, and a sweet vanilla base. It opens with an energetic splash of cooling mint, fresh grass, and crisp green leaves that evoke freshly cut lawns and brisk outdoor air. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and war…
Reviews →Sexy Boy Intense by Jeanne Arthes delivers a crisp, sweet take on the classic barbershop profile without the steep designer price tag. The first spray greets you with a cool burst of garden mint paired with zesty green cardamom seeds. As the sharpness settles, clean lavender and soft orange blossom bring a smooth, fre…
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, Performance or Sexy Boy Intense?
Performance takes 4 of 5 categories. Performance is rated 3.73/5 from 112 votes; Sexy Boy Intense is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Performance for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Boy Intense for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Performance or Sexy Boy Intense?
Performance lasts longest (Performance 64/100, Sexy Boy Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Performance or Sexy Boy Intense?
Performance projects furthest (Performance 59/100, Sexy Boy Intense 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Performance and Sexy Boy Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Musk, Vanilla and Mint.
Is Performance or Sexy Boy Intense better for summer or winter?
Performance suits daytime wear; Sexy Boy Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Performance and Sexy Boy Intense?
Performance features Lavender, Musk, Vanilla, Mint and Cardamom. Sexy Boy Intense has top notes of Cardamom and Mint, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk and Vanilla.
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