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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Amber Intense
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it flanker that throws a leather-heavy punch. Forget the original, this 'Intense' version carves its own bold, polarising path. It's either a sweet, leathery dream or a nightmare of burnt rubber and overpowering synthetic notes.
Prada Amber Intense is a sophisticated, clean-yet-dark amber bomb for the grown-up gent. It's a divisive one - some find it a dated 'grandpa' scent, but fans hail it as a masterpiece, often drawing comparisons to Tom Ford Noir.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 7% |
| Floral | 9% | 11% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 28% | 26% |
| Warm | 15% | 20% |
| Woody | 18% | 18% |
| Earthy | 18% | 23% |
| Animalic | 18% | 16% |
| Fresh | 6% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent performance and strong, leathery, gourmand accords make this unsuitable for close-quarters office wear. It's a fantastic fit for dates and evening events where its bold character can shine without overwhelming, but it needs to be worn in cooler weather.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its mature, rich, and somewhat dark profile makes it ideal for evenings and formal events. While some reviewers call it office-safe, its intensity and 'old-school' vibe might be a bit much for everyday casual wear, though it performs well for intimate close encounters.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Saffron, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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