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Prada Intense vs Only

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

Updated 475 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Prada Intense

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Only

    Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Prada Intense3/7
Only4/7
Ratings & consensus
Prada Intense
Community sentiment
Only
Longevity
Prada Intense
Sillage & projection
Prada Intense
Value for money
Only
Versatility
Only
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Only

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Prada IntensePrada
OnlyJulio Iglesias
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 61%Had 39%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

53%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerOnlyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityPrada Intense

SillagePrada Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value57
Category winnerOnlyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
powdery100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
yellow floral69%
amber61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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
PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot
Heart
VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid
Base
oak mossCivettaSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilleFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa, Vanille and French labdanum. 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
Spring57
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOnlyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex15
Women80
Men0
Unisex15
Women85
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,078

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerOnlyHigher 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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Only by Julio Iglesias is a lush oriental-floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1989. It features a complex profile of plum, pineapple, and coriander set against a rich heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and honey. The dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of oakmoss, civetta, and benzoin. This perfume offers a d…

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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 Only?

Only takes 4 of 7 categories. Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes; Only is rated 4.14/5 from 139 votes. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Only for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prada Intense or Only?

They last about the same: Prada Intense 74/100, Only 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Prada Intense or Only?

Prada Intense projects furthest (Prada Intense 68/100, Only 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prada Intense and Only smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa, Vanille and French labdanum.

Is Prada Intense or Only better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Intense is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear; Only suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prada Intense and Only?

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. Only has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Sandalwood and Amber.

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