Prada Intense vs Parfum Sacre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Prada Intense takes 5 of 8 categories.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parfum SacreChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Prada Intense5/8
Parfum Sacre3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Prada Intense
- Longevity
- Prada Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Prada Intense
- Value for money
- Parfum Sacre
- Versatility
- Parfum Sacre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Prada Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- Parfum Sacre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prada IntensePradaParfum SacreCaronWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 1,277 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
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
47%Love
39%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,277 votes
Category winnerPrada IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrada Intense
SillagePrada Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParfum SacreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
warm spicy100%
amber90%
fresh spicy80%
rose70%
aromatic60%
cinnamon50%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber
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
Top20-30 mins
PepperCardamomCinnamonMimosa
Heart2-4 hrs
Tincture of RoseCloveJasmineOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhVanilleMusk
Category winnerPrada IntenseLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring21
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerParfum SacreMost 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#1,108
PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart
Launched—
Reviews133
Category winnerParfum SacreHigher 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 →Caron Parfum Sacre delivers a dry, peppery spice cloud that softens into warm resins. The opening crackles with black pepper, cardamom, and woody cinnamon bark. You smell the heat immediately. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery spices give way to a velvety rose heart resting on unburned myrrh and dusty vanilla. It feel…
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 Parfum Sacre?
Prada Intense takes 5 of 8 categories. Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes; Parfum Sacre is rated 4.22/5 from 1,277 votes. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Parfum Sacre for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prada Intense or Parfum Sacre?
Prada Intense lasts longest (Prada Intense 74/100, Parfum Sacre 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prada Intense or Parfum Sacre?
Prada Intense projects furthest (Prada Intense 68/100, Parfum Sacre 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prada Intense and Parfum Sacre smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Tincture of Rose, Mimosa, Vanille and Musk.
Is Prada Intense or Parfum Sacre better for summer or winter?
For summer, Parfum Sacre is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Intense is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear; Parfum Sacre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prada Intense and Parfum Sacre?
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. Parfum Sacre has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Mimosa, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, Clove, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Myrhh, Vanille and Musk.
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