Fragrance comparison

RV Pure Man Intenso vs Takedown

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

5 wins

RV Pure Man Intenso

Roberto Verino

3.9624 votes

Rank #25,668 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Takedown

UFC Perfumes · 2025

2.5812 votes

Rank #64,575 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RV Pure Man Intenso takes 5 of 5 categories.

RV Pure Man Intenso
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Takedown
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

RV Pure Man Intenso5/5

Takedown0/5

Ratings & consensus: RV Pure Man Intenso
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: RV Pure Man Intenso
Sillage & projection: RV Pure Man Intenso
Value for money: RV Pure Man Intenso
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RV Pure Man Intenso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RV Pure Man IntensoRoberto Verino

TakedownUFC Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

2.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerRV Pure Man IntensoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

25%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

50%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityRV Pure Man Intenso

SillageRV Pure Man Intenso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRV Pure Man IntensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

green69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MintCardamom

Heart

LicoriceBlack Pepper

Base

PatchouliLeatherMoss

Top15-30 mins

Marine notesPetitgrainMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBlack PepperCardamomBay Leaf

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMossMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Takedown, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring29

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 30%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,668

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews2

Category winnerRV Pure Man IntensoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RV Pure Man Intenso opens with a bracing burst of mint and cardamom, setting a crisp, aromatic stage. As it warms on the skin, notes of black pepper and licorice emerge, adding depth to the heart. This fragrance is a solid choice for office wear or cool spring days when you want something professional, fresh, and slig…

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UFC Takedown opens with an aggressive splash of cold ocean water and bitter petitgrain. The first spray stings with a brief solvent lift. Within three minutes, that harsh alcohol flash burns off completely. Bright mandarin citrus emerges next, but it disappears fast. Then, crushed garden mint and cracked black pepper …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, RV Pure Man Intenso or Takedown?

RV Pure Man Intenso takes 5 of 5 categories. RV Pure Man Intenso is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Takedown is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose RV Pure Man Intenso for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Takedown for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RV Pure Man Intenso or Takedown?

RV Pure Man Intenso lasts longest (RV Pure Man Intenso 72/100, Takedown 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RV Pure Man Intenso or Takedown?

RV Pure Man Intenso projects furthest (RV Pure Man Intenso 61/100, Takedown 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RV Pure Man Intenso and Takedown smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is RV Pure Man Intenso or Takedown better for summer or winter?

RV Pure Man Intenso suits daytime wear; Takedown suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RV Pure Man Intenso and Takedown?

RV Pure Man Intenso has top notes of Mint and Cardamom, heart notes of Licorice and Black Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Moss. Takedown has top notes of Marine notes, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Mint, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bay Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Musk.