The smell in short
It smells mostly rose and floral. Saffron and floral notes at the top, taif rose and jasmine in the middle and agarwood (oud) and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- spring
ASQ Intense for Men notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Abdul Samad Al Qurashi ASQ Intense for Men EDP
Abdul Samad Al Qurashi is the house behind ASQ Intense for Men EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
ASQ Intense for Men through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by floral and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and floral smells and notes like taif rose and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include star anise, vanilla and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
Other Abdul Samad Al Qurashi perfumes
The house has 38 perfumes here, led by Taif Rose unisex, Body Musk unisex and Black Incense.
How long ASQ Intense for Men stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like ASQ Intense for Men
Similar picks to try: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (7 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (8 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Aamal (9 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear ASQ Intense for Men?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did ASQ Intense for Men come out?
It came out in 2019.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.