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Intenso Eau de Parfum bottle Intenso EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2014 Year 1996
££ Price Tier £
Fantasising For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Fantasising For Men 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 - Fantasising For Men EDP
Fantasising clones Versace The Dreamer - that introverted, powdery lavender-and-tobacco aromatic with a sweet tonka drydown. Wearers say it isn't a one-to-one match: the original reads greener while the dupe is more balanced and rounded, but it captures the cosy tobacco-tonka mood at a fraction of the price.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intenso EDP
Fantasising For Men EDP

Notes

Accords

Intenso Fantasising For Men
100%
Aromatic
80%
69%
Herbal
66%
Green
66%
Lavender
62%
Woody
65%
63%
Tobacco
60%
58%
Sweet
45%
Powdery
55%
52%
Aquatic
48%
Amber
Aromatic shared
100%
80%
69%
66%
66%
Woody shared
62%
65%
Tobacco shared
63%
60%
Sweet shared
58%
45%
55%
52%
48%

Performance

Intenso Fantasising For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Fantasising For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powdery lavender-tobacco warmth suits autumn, spring and cooler evenings; summer heat flattens its herbal nuance.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal

Low-key and versatile for casual and office wear, with enough depth for an evening or date; too subtle and odd for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, tobacco, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intenso EDP
Fantasising For Men EDP
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