Expose Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Expose Intense
Edp Concentration Edp
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2022 Year 2013
£ Price Tier ££
Legend Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Legend Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Expose Intense
This one is a total lottery - no two bottles are quite the same. Some get a sweet, potent bomb, others a powdery, subdued scent. If you are gambling on a cheapie clone, this is your frag-roulette ticket.
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Our Verdict - Legend Intense
A bittersweet symphony for fans, Montblanc Legend Intense was a compliment magnet that dared to be fruitier and bolder than its predecessor. Its discontinuation has left a gaping hole in many a collection, proving that sometimes, bigger and sweeter really is better.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 14%
Floral 8% 8%
Fruity 24% 28%
Green 7% 7%
Sweet 25% 26%
Warm 18% 15%
Woody 9% 15%
Earthy 17% 10%
Animalic 3% 2%
Fresh 16% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Expose Intense EdP
Legend Intense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pineapple 58% vs 60%
Bergamot 41% vs 39%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 32% vs 26%
Red Apple 23% vs 34%
Jasmine 17% vs 18%
Only in Expose Intense
Smoke 26%
Only in Legend Intense
Pepperwood™ 20%
Shared Notes
Amber 32% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 29% vs 30%
Oakmoss 20% vs 22%
Cedar 18% vs 23%

Accords

Expose Intense Legend Intense
100%
Amber
62%
77%
Fruity
100%
91%
Warm Spicy
62%
79%
Sweet
90%
74%
Aromatic
63%
66%
Smoky
65%
Woody
63%
60%
Vanilla
50%
48%
Fresh
55%
52%
Mossy
Tropical
52%
Citrus
52%
Amber shared
100%
62%
Fruity shared
77%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
91%
62%
Sweet shared
79%
90%
Aromatic shared
74%
63%
66%
Woody shared
65%
63%
Vanilla shared
60%
50%
Fresh shared
48%
55%
52%
52%
52%

Performance

Expose Intense Legend Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Expose Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy, and often strong character makes it less suitable for the office but excellent for dates and evening casual wear. The variable performance across different batches means some might find it ideal for daily wear, while others reserve it for colder nights.

Legend Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its strong projection and longevity, combined with its sweet and fruity character, make it a definite date night and casual winner. While wearable in a formal setting or office with a lighter hand, its noticeable sillage could be overpowering for some. It's too robust for active sports.

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