Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Intense
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2013 Year 2021
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The Blend Cardamom Eau de Parfum bottle The Blend Cardamom

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intense
A divisive, beast-mode boozy leather, Bentley for Men Intense is either a cheapie masterpiece or an obnoxious scrubber. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you're after a bold, mature scent for colder climes, this is a seriously strong contender at a bargain price.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Blend Cardamom
This one's a divisive beast. It's either an absolute masterpiece, a stunning green cardamom with amazing performance, or a generic 'blue shower gel' that vanishes before you can even smell it. There's no middle ground here, so prepare for a gamble.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 8%
Floral 5% 1%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 10% 12%
Sweet 13% 10%
Warm 34% 39%
Woody 19% 20%
Earthy 16% 23%
Animalic 7% 2%
Fresh 12% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense EdP
The Blend Cardamom EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 37% vs 25%
Bergamot 28% vs 18%
Only in Intense
Bay Leaf 34%
Only in The Blend Cardamom
Cardamom 35% Ginger 20%
Shared Notes
Cedar 17% vs 26%
Patchouli 16% vs 24%

Accords

Intense The Blend Cardamom
100%
Woody
64%
93%
Warm Spicy
100%
80%
Amber
40%
67%
Fresh Spicy
68%
66%
Rum
64%
Smoky
61%
Leather
54%
Balsamic
50%
Aromatic
52%
49%
Cinnamon
Woody shared
100%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
93%
100%
Amber shared
80%
40%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
68%
Rum
66%
64%
61%
54%
Aromatic shared
50%
52%
49%

Performance

Intense The Blend Cardamom
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and boozy, warm spicy accords, this is too assertive for the office. It excels on colder evenings whether for dates or formal events, offering a luxurious and mature profile that many reviewers associate with sophistication.

The Blend Cardamom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its versatility is a key feature, making it suitable for almost any occasion, from casual wear to formal events. While some find its projection strong enough for a night out, the aromatic and woody notes also make it a decent choice for an office setting if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Pepper, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intense
The Blend Cardamom
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