Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Intense
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2017
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Noir Anthracite Eau de Parfum bottle Noir Anthracite

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intense Eau de Parfum
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 - Noir Anthracite Eau de Parfum
Tom Ford Noir Anthracite is a discontinued masterpiece that splits opinion: a love-it-or-hate-it scent for serious fragrance enthusiasts rather than casual wearers. Expect bold, unapologetic masculinity that screams 'old money' or 'action hero'.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 12%
Floral 5% 8%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 10% 12%
Sweet 13% 7%
Warm 34% 32%
Woody 19% 23%
Earthy 16% 12%
Animalic 7% 6%
Fresh 12% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense EdP
Noir Anthracite EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 26%
Only in Intense Eau de Parfum
Pepper 38% Bay Leaf 34%
Only in Noir Anthracite Eau de Parfum
Sichuan Pepper 43% Ginger 30%
Shared Notes
Leather 22% vs 14%
Cedar 17% vs 16%
Patchouli 16% vs 12%
Only in Intense Eau de Parfum
Incense 23% Benzoin 20%

Accords

Intense Eau de Parfum Noir Anthracite Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
93%
Warm Spicy
64%
80%
Amber
67%
Fresh Spicy
76%
66%
Rum
64%
Smoky
45%
61%
Leather
57%
Citrus
58%
54%
Balsamic
50%
Aromatic
49%
Cinnamon
Herbal
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
93%
64%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
76%
Rum
66%
Smoky shared
64%
45%
Leather shared
61%
57%
58%
54%
50%
49%
46%

Performance

Intense Eau de Parfum Noir Anthracite Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Intense Eau de Parfum

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.

Noir Anthracite Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its powerful projection and intense, non-mass-appealing character make it less suitable for the office or casual daywear. However, its sophisticated and bold profile, alongside mentions of 'winter galas' and 'special occasions', make it perfect for formal events and dates, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Leather, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intense Eau de Parfum
Noir Anthracite Eau de Parfum
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