Fragrance comparison

Sensual Intense Men vs Stranger Edition

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sensual Intense Men

Johan B

4.508 votes

Rank #34,396 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensual Intense Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sensual Intense Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Stranger Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sensual Intense Men4/5

Stranger Edition1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stranger Edition
Sillage & projection: Sensual Intense Men
Value for money: Sensual Intense Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Sensual Intense Men
Fragranxe ranking: Sensual Intense Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sensual Intense MenJohan B

Stranger EditionMark Des Vince

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityStranger Edition

SillageSensual Intense Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSensual Intense MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesPink PepperMintGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegJasmineGingerCedar

Base5-7 hrs

LabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverIncense

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerLabdanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMintJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

CitrusesIncenseGrapefruitVetiverCedarPink Pepper

Category winnerSensual Intense MenLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,744

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSensual Intense MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sensual Intense Men by Johan B delivers an energetic introduction driven by sparkling grapefruit, crushed mint, and sharp pink pepper. The opening feels crisp and invigorating, carrying the refreshing brightness of a chilled citrus tonic. Within twenty minutes, the initial zest softens onto skin, revealing an aromatic…

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Stranger Edition by Mark Des Vince offers a crisp, woody aromatic profile built for daily wear. It opens with an unusual kick of spicy nutmeg, warm ginger, and resinous labdanum. As the scent settles, a clean heart emerges through fresh mint, smooth sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of jasmine. The base anchor…

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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, Sensual Intense Men or Stranger Edition?

Sensual Intense Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Sensual Intense Men is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Sensual Intense Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensual Intense Men or Stranger Edition?

Stranger Edition lasts longest (Stranger Edition 60/100, Sensual Intense Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensual Intense Men or Stranger Edition?

Sensual Intense Men projects furthest (Sensual Intense Men 59/100, Stranger Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensual Intense Men and Stranger Edition smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pink Pepper, Mint and Grapefruit.

Is Sensual Intense Men or Stranger Edition better for summer or winter?

Sensual Intense Men suits daytime wear; Stranger Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensual Intense Men and Stranger Edition?

Sensual Intense Men has top notes of Citruses, Pink Pepper, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine, Ginger and Cedar, a base of Labdanum, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Stranger Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Mint and Jasmine, a base of Citruses, Incense, Grapefruit and Vetiver.