Is Zara Memoire Intense a dupe of Lancôme Idôle L’Intense?
Idôle L’Intense EDP
Lancôme by Shyamala Maisondieu, Adriana Medina-Baez, Nadège Le Garlantezec Original Statement
Idôle L’Intense EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Memoire Intense EDP
Idôle L’Intense and Memoire Intense share a structural backbone, but the quality gap between them is obvious. Idôle L’Intense is a polished, sophisticated powerhouse blending creamy vanilla with a lush, modern rose: it feels seamless, expensive, and carries itself with real confidence. Memoire Intense leans into a sharper, cleaner aesthetic that borders on synthetic. It captures a similar citrus-floral profile but lacks the depth and smooth dry-down of the Lancôme original, often veering into 'laundry detergent' territory. If you want a long-lasting, luxury fragrance experience that evolves beautifully on the skin, Idôle L’Intense is the clear winner. If you want a casual, budget-friendly daily scent and don't mind a slightly more linear, metallic edge, Memoire Intense does the job.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Idôle L’Intense
- Memoire Intense
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a smooth, high-quality fragrance profile.
- You prefer creamy vanilla notes over synthetic citrus.
- You value long-lasting depth and complexity.
- You want a sophisticated scent for formal occasions.
- You are shopping on a strict budget.
- You prefer a sharp, clean, laundry-fresh scent.
- You want a casual fragrance for everyday errands.
- You enjoy a more linear and crisp citrus experience.
A powerhouse rose chypre with creamy vanilla and woods, Idôle L’Intense radiates confidence, depth, and modern femininity. Unapologetically bold yet refined, it leaves a lasting, captivating impression.
This one's a divisive marvel, a clean citrus-rose with serious legs, but some find it a bit too 'laundry detergent' or even synthetic. Whether it's a classy dupe or a unique gem, its affordability and performance made it a Zara fan favourite - gutted it's discontinued!
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The intense rose, musk, and creamy vanilla make this ideal for fall's cool air and winter's coziness, while fresh citrus and jasmine give enough lift for spring. It may be too dense and sweet for peak summer heat.
Occasions
Best for romantic evenings, special occasions, or formal settings thanks to its bold sillage and sensuous, complex floral-woody character. It can be worn to the office with restraint but is too enveloping for sports.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and non-offensive profile makes it perfect for office and casual wear. The impressive longevity means it lasts all day, but its moderate sillage keeps it from being too loud for formal settings or dates where a more bold statement might be desired.
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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Bitter Orange, Cedar
Without acacia and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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