Prada Intense vs Aethereus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
AethereusChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Prada Intense3/7
Aethereus3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Prada Intense
- Longevity
- Prada Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Aethereus
- Versatility
- Aethereus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aethereus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prada IntensePradaAethereusBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 202 votes
Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%
Category winnerPrada IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
336 votes
42%Love
29%Like
7%Ok
19%Dislike
3%Hate
166 votes
Category winnerPrada IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrada Intense
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAethereusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
coconut77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
Top
CoconutLemonBergamotOrangeBambooMimosa
Heart
TuberoseBitter OrangeYlang-YlangGeraniumRoseCoconut Blossom
Base
Peru BalsamVanillaTonka BeanCedar
InformationalShared notesOrange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Prada Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring76
Summer100
Fall33
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAethereusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,781
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAethereusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada 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 →Aethereus opens bright and sunny, with citrus lifting a creamy coconut note before the florals come forward. Tuberose, ylang-ylang and mimosa give it a warm, polished texture rather than a sharp white-floral edge. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and cedar make it smoother and sweeter. It reads as a tropical-floral woody…
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, Prada Intense or Aethereus?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes; Aethereus is rated 3.72/5 from 202 votes. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aethereus for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Prada Intense or Aethereus?
They last about the same: Prada Intense 74/100, Aethereus 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Prada Intense or Aethereus?
Projection is very close: Prada Intense 68/100, Aethereus 68/100 for sillage.
Do Prada Intense and Aethereus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Peru Balsam.
Is Prada Intense or Aethereus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aethereus is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Intense is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prada Intense and Aethereus?
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. Aethereus has top notes of Coconut, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Bitter Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, a base of Peru Balsam, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar.
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