In The Box Intensity
How it smells
The first thing you smell is lavender. The heart brings iris and ambrette (musk mallow). On the skin it settles into Virginia cedar and vetiver. Overall it smells iris and woody.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Intensity 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 In The Box Intensity
Intensity comes from In The Box.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is iris (100%), followed by woody and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy iris and woody smells and notes like iris and Virginia cedar. Less obvious notes include pear. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
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.
Intensity through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Other In The Box perfumes
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Cherry Lush unisex, Ultramen and Irish Green Man.
Intensity sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Homme Intense spreads further.
Intensity dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Homme Intense (6 shared notes), Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense (5 shared notes), Dior Homme (3 shared notes) and Givenchy Gentleman (3 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Does Intensity last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Intensity come out?
It came out in 2020.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.