Intenso Eau de Parfum bottle Intenso
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2014 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Diurno Eau de Parfum bottle Diurno

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intenso Eau de Parfum
Divisive and often misunderstood, Intenso is a smoky, sophisticated twist on the classic D&G Pour Homme. It's an acquired taste for some, a masterpiece for others, but rarely just 'okay.'
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Our Verdict - Diurno Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Diurno attempts a modern twist on the classic fougere with an amaretto injection, and while some find it a unique delight, others are left wondering what in the world they've just smelled. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 11% 19%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 24% 25%
Sweet 17% 16%
Warm 16% 10%
Woody 14% 9%
Earthy 8% 5%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 14% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intenso EdP
Diurno EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 28% vs 53%
Only in Diurno Eau de Parfum
Amaretto 47%
Shared Notes
Musk 19% vs 31%
Only in Diurno Eau de Parfum
Rainwater 42% Cedar 27%

Accords

Intenso Eau de Parfum Diurno Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
100%
93%
Fresh Spicy
72%
66%
Lavender
83%
69%
Herbal
74%
52%
Aquatic
69%
Almond
69%
66%
Green
Fruity
65%
63%
Tobacco
62%
Woody
51%
Musky
62%
58%
Sweet
Fresh
49%
48%
Amber
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
93%
72%
Lavender shared
66%
83%
Herbal shared
69%
74%
Aquatic shared
52%
69%
69%
66%
65%
63%
Woody shared
62%
51%
62%
58%
49%
48%

Performance

Intenso Eau de Parfum Diurno Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Intenso Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Intenso's moderate sillage and 'clean' yet unique profile make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, but its depth really shines in casual and date settings. While some find it 'classy,' the tobacco and hay accords might be too distinctive for highly formal events, and its warmth makes it a poor choice for sport.

Diurno Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and balance of clean freshness with intriguing sweetness make it versatile for most daytime and evening settings. While some find it too strong, its overall profile suggests it's best suited for casual to dressier occasions rather than athletic ones.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
82%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Lavender, Herbal accords and Lavender, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intenso Eau de Parfum
Diurno Eau de Parfum
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