The smell in short
It smells mostly almond and fruity. Narcissus and night blooming jasmine at the top, almond in the middle and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Perfect 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
Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense EDP in detail
Perfect Intense EDP is made by Marc Jacobs. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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.
Perfect Intense through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
How far Perfect Intense spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is almond (100%), followed by fruity and nutty. You will probably like it if you enjoy almond and fruity smells and notes like almond and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €133. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Serge Lutens La Dompteuse Encagee.
Flankers and editions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2020 and 2023.
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Questions people ask
When did Perfect Intense come out?
It came out in 2021.
Can men wear Perfect Intense?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
What is the difference between Perfect Intense EDP and Perfect?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.