L'Intrude Eau de Parfum bottle L'Intrude
Edp Concentration Edp
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2022 Year 2023
£ Price Tier ££
Black & Gold Elegant Combination Eau de Parfum bottle Black & Gold Elegant Combination

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Intrude
This L'Interdit dupe is a bonafide crowd-pleaser for those who love sweet, intoxicating white florals. It's a luscious 'grape soda' bomb that punches well above its weight, delivering exceptional performance for the price. Just be aware of potential maceration dramas leading to powdery notes.
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Our Verdict - Black & Gold Elegant Combination
A properly lush fruity-floral that balances modern sweetness with classic elegance. It's an undisputed crowd-pleaser and a definite mood-booster, delivering sophistication without being stuffy. This is a brilliant blind-buy for those who enjoy a touch of class with their fruit.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 10%
Floral 32% 28%
Fruity 17% 20%
Green 8% 8%
Sweet 26% 23%
Warm 1% 4%
Woody 11% 11%
Earthy 12% 12%
Animalic 8% 4%
Fresh 19% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Intrude EdP
Black & Gold Elegant Combination EdP

Notes

Only in L'Intrude
Pear 67% Bergamot 33%
Only in Black & Gold Elegant Combination
Blackcurrant 33% Plum 33% Grapefruit 33%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 28% vs 33%
Only in Black & Gold Elegant Combination
Rose 33% Freesia 33%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 31% vs 25%
Ambroxan 28% vs 25%
Vetiver 20% vs 25%
Vanilla 20% vs 25%

Accords

L'Intrude Black & Gold Elegant Combination
100%
White Floral
65%
52%
Fruity
100%
Floral
91%
56%
Woody
86%
Aromatic
68%
56%
Citrus
67%
54%
Patchouli
65%
51%
Amber
65%
48%
Earthy
65%
Vanilla
65%
61%
Tuberose
55%
Sweet
45%
Animalic
White Floral shared
100%
65%
Fruity shared
52%
100%
91%
Woody shared
56%
86%
68%
Citrus shared
56%
67%
Patchouli shared
54%
65%
Amber shared
51%
65%
Earthy shared
48%
65%
65%
61%
55%
45%

Performance

L'Intrude Black & Gold Elegant Combination
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Intrude

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office wear, where it might be too intrusive. However, its 'wet', 'grape-like' and 'edible' character makes it a phenomenal choice for date nights and romantic encounters, with enough elegance for formal events.

Black & Gold Elegant Combination

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its elegant fruity-floral character with a touch of sweetness makes it incredibly versatile, suitable for both dressed-up events and sophisticated casual wear. While not overpoweringly loud, its presence is a bit much for a formal office setting, but it shines on dates and formal gatherings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
93%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Ambroxan notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Intrude
Black & Gold Elegant Combination
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