Prada Intense vs Venus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
VenusChoose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Prada Intense3/6
Venus3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Prada Intense
- Longevity
- Venus
- Sillage & projection
- Venus
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Venus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prada Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prada IntensePradaVenusVicky TielWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%
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
31%Love
50%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerPrada IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVenus
SillageVenus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
powdery100%
fresh spicy92%
fresh84%
warm spicy77%
yellow floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match10%Clearly different · both vanilla
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
AldehydesCitruses
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangMimosaViolet LeafSpicesBasilNutmegClove
Base
VanilleWoodsy NotesAmberBenzoinHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesMimosa and Vanille. 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
Spring100
Summer75
Fall50
Winter75
Day30
Night100
Category winnerVenusMost 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#37,483
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerPrada IntenseHigher 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 →Vicky Tiel Venus offers a heavy dose of classic floral aldehydes mixed with bright citruses. It soon transitions into a rich, powdery heart of ylang ylang, mimosa, and iris, resting on a base of warm vanilla, benzoin, and heliotrope. It fits women who prefer vintage, bold, clean soapy profiles with a dense woody base.
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 Venus?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes; Venus is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Venus for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prada Intense or Venus?
Venus lasts longest (Venus 91/100, Prada Intense 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prada Intense or Venus?
Projection is very close: Venus 70/100, Prada Intense 68/100 for sillage.
Do Prada Intense and Venus smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Mimosa and Vanille.
Is Prada Intense or Venus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Venus is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Intense is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear; Venus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prada Intense and Venus?
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. Venus has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanille, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Benzoin.
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