Is Perfume Parlour Extreme Luxury a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana Intenso?

Intenso EDP

Dolce & Gabbana   Original Favourite

Extreme Luxury EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Favourite
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Intenso Eau de Parfum bottle Intenso EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Extreme Luxury Eau de Parfum bottle Extreme Luxury EDP
£34.00 from
30ml at Perfume Click
Best value £0.30/ml (200ml)
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£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intenso EDP
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 - Extreme Luxury EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D&G Pour Homme Intenso - a aromatic fragrance led by Marigold, Geranium, Lavender, with amber depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Intenso EDP A Extreme Luxury EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intenso EDP
Extreme Luxury EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 28% vs 23%
Cypress 21% vs 23%
Musk 19% vs 26%
Basil 18% vs 19%
Amber 18% vs 30%
Clary Sage 17% vs 53%
Labdanum 17% vs 19%
Geranium 15% vs 26%
Marigold 15% vs 30%
Bran 15% vs 46%
Only in Intenso
Tobacco 27% Hay 25% Sandalwood 22% Rain 21% Fruity Notes 16%
Shared Notes
Lavender 28% vs 23%
Basil 18% vs 19%
Geranium 15% vs 26%
Marigold 15% vs 30%
Only in Intenso
Rain 21%
Shared Notes
Clary Sage 17% vs 53%
Bran 15% vs 46%
Only in Intenso
Tobacco 27% Hay 25% Fruity Notes 16%
Shared Notes
Cypress 21% vs 23%
Musk 19% vs 26%
Amber 18% vs 30%
Labdanum 17% vs 19%
Only in Intenso
Sandalwood 22%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Intenso Extreme Luxury
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Intenso

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.

Extreme Luxury

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The aromatic character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its aromatic, amber signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Bran, Clary Sage, Basil

Key Differences

Without fruity notes and hay

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Intenso EDP

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75ml 2 offers
125ml 3 offers
200ml 2 offers
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