Fragrance comparison

Zara Homme vs Épices Intenses

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Zara Homme

Zara

4.4639 votes

Rank #13,881 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Épices Intenses

Atelier des Essences

5.002 votes

Rank #44,974 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Épices Intenses takes 3 of 4 categories.

Zara Homme
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Épices Intenses
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Zara Homme1/4

Épices Intenses3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Épices Intenses
Sillage & projection: Épices Intenses
Value for money: Épices Intenses
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zara HommeZara

Épices IntensesAtelier des Essences

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 45%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 10%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityÉpices Intenses

SillageÉpices Intenses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerÉpices IntensesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

powdery50%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

patchouli65%

aromatic48%

fruity30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

CinnamonCumin

Base

CedarMusk

Top

GrapefruitMandarin

Heart

CardamomPlumCinnamon

Base

CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cinnamon, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer14

Fall93

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZara HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Homme opens with a sharp splash of grapefruit before settling into a warm blend of cinnamon and earthy cumin. It dries down to a quiet base of cedar and clean musk on the skin. This scent fits a casual guy looking for a simple, budget-friendly everyday option for cooler weather.

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Épices Intenses opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and sweet mandarin that cuts through cold air immediately. As the bright citrus settles, warm cinnamon and aromatic cardamom emerge alongside dark plum, creating a dense spice core. The base rests on dry cedar wood, earthy patchouli, and clean musk, providing a gr…

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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, Zara Homme or Épices Intenses?

Épices Intenses takes 3 of 4 categories. Zara Homme is rated 4.46/5 from 39 votes; Épices Intenses is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Zara Homme for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Épices Intenses for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Zara Homme or Épices Intenses?

Épices Intenses lasts longest (Épices Intenses 100/100, Zara Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Homme or Épices Intenses?

Épices Intenses projects furthest (Épices Intenses 100/100, Zara Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Homme and Épices Intenses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Cedar and Musk.

Is Zara Homme or Épices Intenses better for summer or winter?

Zara Homme suits evening wear; Épices Intenses suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Homme and Épices Intenses?

Zara Homme has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar and Musk. Épices Intenses has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin, heart notes of Cardamom, Plum and Cinnamon, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.