Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Intense
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2013 Year 2023
£ Price Tier ££££
Groove Xcape Parfum bottle Groove Xcape

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intense Eau de Parfum
A divisive, beast-mode boozy leather, Bentley for Men Intense is either a cheapie masterpiece or an obnoxious scrubber. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you're after a bold, mature scent for colder climes, this is a seriously strong contender at a bargain price.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Groove Xcape Parfum
Groove Xcape is a divisive beast, a genuine love-it-or-hate-it scent from Xerjoff that bucks trends. It's a proper niche experience: unique, complex, and probably not for the faint-hearted or those seeking mass appeal. Forget the clubbing marketing; this is an olfactory art piece.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 4%
Floral 5% 9%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 10% 3%
Sweet 13% 15%
Warm 34% 36%
Woody 19% 19%
Earthy 16% 19%
Animalic 7% 4%
Fresh 12% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense EdP
Groove Xcape Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 37% vs 31%
Only in Intense Eau de Parfum
Bay Leaf 34% Bergamot 28%
Only in Groove Xcape Parfum
Elemi 26% Cardamom 23% Ginger 20%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 19% vs 27%
Cedar 17% vs 28%
Patchouli 16% vs 19%
Only in Intense Eau de Parfum
Incense 23% Leather 23%
Only in Groove Xcape Parfum
Labdanum 25%

Accords

Intense Eau de Parfum Groove Xcape Parfum
100%
Woody
58%
80%
Amber
100%
93%
Warm Spicy
82%
67%
Fresh Spicy
63%
66%
Rum
54%
Balsamic
66%
64%
Smoky
48%
61%
Leather
50%
Aromatic
58%
49%
Cinnamon
Woody shared
100%
58%
Amber shared
80%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
93%
82%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
63%
Rum
66%
Balsamic shared
54%
66%
Smoky shared
64%
48%
61%
Aromatic shared
50%
58%
49%

Performance

Intense Eau de Parfum Groove Xcape Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and boozy, warm spicy accords, this is too assertive for the office. It excels on colder evenings whether for dates or formal events, offering a luxurious and mature profile that many reviewers associate with sophistication.

Groove Xcape Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Groove Xcape is a bit much for the office. It excels in cooler weather for dates or formal events where its unique character can shine, and its intense, resinous nature suits a more considered setting than everyday casual wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
84%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Pepper, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intense Eau de Parfum
Groove Xcape Parfum
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