Aqua Vitae Forte
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2014 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Marrakech Intense
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a wildcard. Some rave about its unique citrus-spice creaminess, calling it a masterpiece. Others recoil, picking up on a cloying sweetness, or finding it too masculine/feminine. Definitely a try-before-you-buy situation, but its potent sillage ensures you'll make an impression.
Marrakech Intense is a truly divisive scent; some find it a sublime, clean spicy blend, while for others, the prominent cardamom and clove notes stray into
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 13% |
| Floral | 29% | 25% |
| Fruity | 4% | 1% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 21% | 16% |
| Warm | 11% | 21% |
| Woody | 25% | 29% |
| Earthy | 6% | 2% |
| Animalic | 4% | 2% |
| Fresh | 13% | 12% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its strong projection and impressive longevity make it possibly too much for a quiet office, but perfect for dates and evening events where you want to be noticed. The warm, inviting accords lend themselves well to casual wear too, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its warm spicy and woody accords, Marrakech Intense leans towards casual and date wear. However, its generally subtle projection prevents it from being too attention-grabbing for the office, despite some finding it too potent. The lack of traditional formality makes it less suitable for formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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