The smell in short
Main smell: aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with lavender and water notes, moves to tobacco and hay and dries down to sandalwood and cypress.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Intenso notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Tobacco
Hay
Clary Sage
Moepel accord
Bran
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
Dolce&Gabbana Intenso EDP in detail
Dolce&Gabbana is the house behind Intenso EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How long Intenso stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lacoste and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and cypress are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Intenso?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spreads further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €85. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Jaguar but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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For work or for 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.
Intenso dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lacoste (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (9 shared notes), Jaguar (7 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Who would like Intenso?
People who enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells.
When did Intenso come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.