Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Intense
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U Gender U
2013 Year 2018
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Dark Lord Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Lord

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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 - Dark Lord Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that promises intensity. With its beast-mode projection and longevity, By Kilian's Dark Lord is definitely not for the faint of heart, or for someone who wants to blend in. It's an acquired taste, but once acquired, it's addictive.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 9%
Floral 5% 9%
Fruity 2% 6%
Green 10% 5%
Sweet 13% 13%
Warm 34% 30%
Woody 19% 22%
Earthy 16% 19%
Animalic 7% 8%
Fresh 12% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense EdP
Dark Lord EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 37% vs 27%
Bergamot 28% vs 25%
Only in Intense Eau de Parfum
Bay Leaf 34%
Only in Dark Lord Eau de Parfum
Sichuan Pepper 25% Clove 21%
Shared Notes
Rum 28% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Leather 22% vs 20%
Cedar 17% vs 12%
Patchouli 16% vs 11%

Accords

Intense Eau de Parfum Dark Lord Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
61%
Leather
89%
80%
Amber
Earthy
73%
67%
Fresh Spicy
55%
66%
Rum
49%
64%
Smoky
52%
50%
Aromatic
64%
54%
Balsamic
Animalic
54%
Green
52%
49%
Cinnamon
Woody shared
100%
100%
Leather shared
61%
89%
80%
73%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
55%
Rum shared
66%
49%
Smoky shared
64%
52%
Aromatic shared
50%
64%
54%
54%
52%
49%

Performance

Intense Eau de Parfum Dark Lord Eau de 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.

Dark Lord Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and dark, commanding profile, Dark Lord is too intense for office or casual wear. It suits evening dates and formal events where its luxurious and bold character can shine without overpowering; however, some users noted its divisive nature may mean it won't please everyone, even in such settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
86%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Leather, Aromatic accords and Leather, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intense Eau de Parfum
Dark Lord Eau de Parfum
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