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Xpressive vs Intrigo Devastante Intense

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xpressive takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Xpressive

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Intrigo Devastante Intense

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Xpressive3/5
Intrigo Devastante Intense2/5
Ratings & consensus
Xpressive
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Xpressive
Sillage & projection
Intrigo Devastante Intense
Value for money
Xpressive
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Intrigo Devastante Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
XpressiveWomo
Intrigo Devastante IntenseParfums Vintage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%
3.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerXpressiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

35%Love
15%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityXpressive

SillageIntrigo Devastante Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value63
Category winnerXpressiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
herbal61%
fresh spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
herbal70%
powdery60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match78%Very similar · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ArtemisiaLavenderBergamot
Heart
NutmegPepperJasmineAngelica
Base
LeatherSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodTobacco
Top30 to 45 minutes
PepperNutmegLemon Verbena
Heart2 to 3 hours
ArtemisiaLavenderIrisBergamot
Base4 to 7 hours
SandalwoodAmberLeatherGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Intrigo Devastante Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring29
Summer0
Fall100
Winter57
Day17
Night100
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,107

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIntrigo Devastante IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xpressive by Womo is an oriental fougere for men that balances sharp aromatics with a grounded, woody core. Artemisia, lavender, and bergamot provide an initial bracing freshness that settles into a complex heart of nutmeg and pepper. It is a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a versatile, slightly spicy sc…

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Intrigo Devastante Intense by Parfums Vintage is a fresh spicy and woody fragrance built around distinctive herbal and powdery contrasts. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, grated nutmeg, and citrusy lemon verbena. As the brisk opening settles, aromatic lavender and bitter artemisia combine with cool …

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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, Xpressive or Intrigo Devastante Intense?

Xpressive takes 3 of 5 categories. Xpressive is rated 4.25/5 from 13 votes; Intrigo Devastante Intense is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Xpressive for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Intrigo Devastante Intense for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Xpressive or Intrigo Devastante Intense?

They last about the same: Xpressive 62/100, Intrigo Devastante Intense 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Xpressive or Intrigo Devastante Intense?

Intrigo Devastante Intense projects furthest (Intrigo Devastante Intense 65/100, Xpressive 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xpressive and Intrigo Devastante Intense smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Xpressive or Intrigo Devastante Intense better for summer or winter?

Xpressive suits evening wear; Intrigo Devastante Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xpressive and Intrigo Devastante Intense?

Xpressive has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Jasmine and Angelica, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Intrigo Devastante Intense has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Iris and Bergamot, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.

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