Najdia Intense
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2013 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This hyped-up, budget-friendly beast is a divisive tropical cocktail. While some rave about its beast-mode performance and uncanny resemblance to pricier alternatives, others find it overwhelmingly synthetic, cloying, or even BO-esque. Expect compliments, but brace for potential maceration-induced mood swings.
This one's a divisive wildcard. Some love its unique watermelon-chocolate blend, calling it an underrated gem. Others are left scratching their heads, finding it too light, too fleeting, and not 'noir' enough. Expect compliments if anyone can actually smell it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 5% |
| Floral | 10% | 3% |
| Fruity | 15% | 15% |
| Green | 11% | 19% |
| Sweet | 18% | 19% |
| Warm | 7% | 6% |
| Woody | 11% | 6% |
| Earthy | 9% | 9% |
| Animalic | 5% | 3% |
| Fresh | 34% | 32% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its powerful projection and sweet, tropical nature make it a perfect fit for casual outings and warm-weather fun, including date nights. However, the intensity and sometimes synthetic edge might be too much for formal settings or a subtle office environment.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and often intimate sillage makes it ideal for everyday casual wear, office settings, and post-gym refresh. The poor longevity reported by many means it's not well-suited for formal events where a lasting impression is key, but the unique scent can work for a close-quarters date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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