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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

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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 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%
Basil 18% vs 19%
Geranium 15% vs 26%
Marigold 15% vs 30%
Only in Intenso
Rainwater 21%
Shared Notes
Clary Sage 17% vs 53%
Bran 15% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Cypress 21% vs 23%
Musk 19% vs 26%
Amber 18% vs 30%
Labdanum 17% vs 19%
Only in Intenso
Sandalwood 22%

Accords

Intenso Extreme Luxury
100%
Aromatic
90%
48%
Amber
78%
69%
Herbal
66%
Green
66%
Lavender
Musky
66%
63%
Tobacco
62%
Woody
58%
Sweet
Fresh
54%
52%
Aquatic
Aromatic shared
100%
90%
Amber shared
48%
78%
69%
66%
66%
66%
63%
62%
58%
54%
52%

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intenso EDP
Extreme Luxury EDP
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