Proximity vs Madly, Deeply, Loved
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Madly, Deeply, Loved takes 3 of 3 categories.
ProximityChoose it for a woody and citrus character.
Madly, Deeply, LovedChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Proximity0/3
Madly, Deeply, Loved3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Madly, Deeply, Loved
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Madly, Deeply, Loved
- Fragranxe ranking
- Madly, Deeply, Loved
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ProximityVan HeusenMadly, Deeply, LovedSpeaks To MeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
100%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
63%Love
0%Like
38%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageMadly, Deeply, Loved
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%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
cinnamon61%
rose100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
green77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-25 mins
CinnamonMandarin OrangeLemonCedar
Heart2-3 hrs
TeaPepper
Base4-6 hrs
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Top20-30 mins
RhubarbCinnamonGrapefruitPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseOlibanumTeaSaffron
Base6-8 hrs
DustVanillaSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Category winnerMadly, Deeply, LovedLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring57
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day44
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#79,200
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,110
PerfumerNanako Ogi
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMadly, Deeply, LovedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProximity by Van Heusen is a calm, woody cologne built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a splash of brisk mandarin orange and lemon, quickly grounded by dry cedar wood and a dusting of sweet cinnamon. As the initial citrus fades, the scent introduces a clean cup of steeped black tea stirred with cracked black pepp…
Reviews →Madly, Deeply, Loved by Speaks To Me opens with a tart crunch of rhubarb paired with spicy cinnamon and a dash of bitter grapefruit. That zesty, mouth-watering introduction quickly softens as a rich crimson rose steps forward, wrapped in smoky olibanum incense, black tea leaves, and exotic saffron threads. As the frag…
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, Proximity or Madly, Deeply, Loved?
Madly, Deeply, Loved takes 3 of 3 categories. Proximity is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Madly, Deeply, Loved is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Proximity for a woody and citrus character. Choose Madly, Deeply, Loved for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which projects more, Proximity or Madly, Deeply, Loved?
Madly, Deeply, Loved projects furthest (Madly, Deeply, Loved 54/100, Proximity 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Proximity and Madly, Deeply, Loved smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tea, Pepper and Patchouli.
Is Proximity or Madly, Deeply, Loved better for summer or winter?
Madly, Deeply, Loved suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Proximity and Madly, Deeply, Loved?
Proximity has top notes of Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Cedar, heart notes of Tea and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. Madly, Deeply, Loved has top notes of Rhubarb, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Olibanum, Tea and Saffron, a base of Dust, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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