Fragrance comparison

The Man Intense vs Homem Elo

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 576 ratings analysed

6 wins

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,755 Warm SpicyWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #28,020 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.

The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

The Man Intense6/7

Homem Elo1/7

Ratings & consensus: The Man Intense
Community sentiment: The Man Intense
Longevity: The Man Intense
Sillage & projection: The Man Intense
Value for money: Homem Elo
Versatility: The Man Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Homem EloNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

37%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

547 votes

Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Intense

SillageThe Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHomem EloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Top

LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Black Pepper, Cypress and Praline. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,020

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…

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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, The Man Intense or Homem Elo?

The Man Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Man Intense or Homem Elo?

They last about the same: The Man Intense 70/100, Homem Elo 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Man Intense or Homem Elo?

The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man Intense and Homem Elo smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Black Pepper, Cypress and Praline.

Is The Man Intense or Homem Elo better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Man Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, The Man Intense is the stronger pick. The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man Intense and Homem Elo?

The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.