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Intense Cherry Eau de Parfum bottle Intense Cherry EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intense Cherry EDP
Don't be fooled by the name - Montale's Intense Cherry is not what it says on the tin. If you're after a loud and proud cherry bomb, look elsewhere. This is a subtle, largely floral-musk scent with a fleeting hint of cherry, leaving many underwhelmed and wondering where the 'intense' went.
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Our Verdict - Verona EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Valentino Born in Roma Donna (2019) - bergamot, jasmine and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense Cherry EDP
Verona EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 61% vs 56%
Only in Intense Cherry
Black Cherry 39%
Only in Verona
Blackcurrant 43%
Shared Notes
Rose 52% vs 45%
Jasmine 47% vs 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 45%
Vanilla 32% vs 54%
Only in Intense Cherry
Sandalwood 31%

Accords

Intense Cherry Verona
100%
Powdery
50%
89%
Rose
88%
Musky
45%
78%
Vanilla
85%
Amber
85%
83%
White Floral
75%
79%
Woody
75%
Citrus
65%
Floral
Sweet
65%
Powdery shared
100%
50%
89%
Musky shared
88%
45%
Vanilla shared
78%
85%
85%
White Floral shared
83%
75%
79%
75%
65%
65%

Performance

Intense Cherry Verona
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Intense Cherry

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and lack of intensity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual outings. While some find it romantic due to its subtle floral nature, the lack of projection and 'cherry bomb' effect makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.

Verona

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Vanilla-jasmine heart-base lands best autumn and winter; the bergamot opening lifts it for spring. Summer wears a touch heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Date night, casual day, polished office. Versatile.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, musky, white floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intense Cherry EDP
Verona EDP
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