What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and aromatic. Sicilian lemon and petitgrain paraguay at the top, tarragon and Indian jasmine in the middle and mate and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 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
A closer look at Houbigant Cologne Intense EDP
Cologne Intense EDP is made by Houbigant. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like tarragon and mate. Less obvious notes include Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper. Perfume fans rate it 3.72 out of 5.
How far Cologne Intense spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €133, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu but less than Rosendo Mateu No 1.
Best season for Cologne Intense
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
More from Houbigant
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Cologne Intense dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Rosendo Mateu No 1 (3 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu (3 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (2 shared notes) and Rabanne Phantom Paco (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Yves Saint Laurent Y starts from €55.
Quick answers
How long does Cologne Intense last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear Cologne Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.