The smell in short
The first thing you smell is almond and chili pepper. The heart brings leather and Bulgarian rose. On the skin it settles into smoke and tonka bean. Overall it smells warm spicy and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
L'Homme Ideal L'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 Guerlain L'Homme Ideal L'Intense EDP
Guerlain is the house behind L'Homme Ideal L'Intense EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
L'Homme Ideal L'Intense longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 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 Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like smoke and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Other Guerlain perfumes
The house has 124 perfumes here, led by Vetiver Guerlain, Guerlain and Tobacco Honey unisex.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €106. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Prada Amber and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
The style of L'Homme Ideal L'Intense
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by gourmand and smoky. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and gourmand smells and notes like leather and smoke. Less obvious notes include cardamom, labdanum and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2014 and 2024.
L'Homme Ideal L'Intense dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Prada Amber (7 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (9 shared notes), Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes) and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl starts from €72.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Does L'Homme Ideal L'Intense project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can women wear L'Homme Ideal L'Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2018.
What is the difference between L'Homme Ideal L'Intense EDP and L'Homme Ideal?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.