The smell in short
The first thing you smell is ginger and citruses. The heart brings jasmine and Virginia cedar. On the skin it settles into vetyver and woody notes. Overall it smells woody and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Cologne Intense 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
About Borsalino Cologne Intense EDC
Borsalino is the house behind Cologne Intense EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Is Cologne Intense your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like jasmine and vetyver. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 and Gianni Versace Versense. Base notes like vetyver and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Cologne Intense for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
More from Borsalino
The house has 11 perfumes here, led by Black Iris, Borsalino and Chapeau unisex.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic and Escentric Molecules Escentric 03.
If you like Cologne Intense, try these
Similar picks to try: Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic (3 shared notes), Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 (3 shared notes), Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio (3 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Versense (3 shared notes).
More questions
What is the best season for Cologne Intense?
Spring.
When did Cologne Intense come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.