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Prada Intense vs Le Parfum

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

Updated 1,303 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Prada Intense

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Le Parfum

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Prada Intense3/7
Le Parfum4/7
Ratings & consensus
Prada Intense
Community sentiment
Prada Intense
Longevity
Le Parfum
Sillage & projection
Le Parfum
Value for money
Le Parfum
Versatility
Prada Intense
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Prada IntensePrada
Le ParfumSonia Rykiel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 967 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
Category winnerPrada IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

336 votes

41%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerPrada IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityLe Parfum

SillageLe Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value63
Category winnerLe ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
amber100%
sweet92%
woody84%
fruity77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
Top
AldehydesHinoki WoodPeachRaspberryMimosaPassionfruitBig StrawberryOrange
Heart
White HoneyCarnationOrris RootTuberoseOsmanthusRoseJasmine
Base
AmberBenzoinoak mossStyraxTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverVanille
InformationalShared notesOrange, Patchouli, Mimosa and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Prada Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring20
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPrada IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex15
Women80
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,331

PerfumerRichard Ibanez

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerLe ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter orange, and dark raspberry liquor. As the initial brightness settles, white honey and spicy carnation emerge over a thick base of amber and hinoki wood. The scent balances resinous warmth with dry, hay-like sweetness and earthy oak moss. It wears bes…

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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, Prada Intense or Le Parfum?

Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes; Le Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 967 votes. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Parfum for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Prada Intense or Le Parfum?

Le Parfum lasts longest (Le Parfum 80/100, Prada Intense 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prada Intense or Le Parfum?

Le Parfum projects furthest (Le Parfum 72/100, Prada Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prada Intense and Le Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Patchouli, Mimosa and Tonka Bean.

Is Prada Intense or Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prada Intense 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 Le Parfum?

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. Le Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hinoki Wood, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, oak moss and Styrax.

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